US Bridges

Fdr 208 over Drain

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1.6 Mi. East of CR 30 · Structure no. 080902000003056

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 208 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying Fdr 208 over Drain in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr 208
CrossesDrain
Location1.6 Mi. East of CR 30
RouteFederal Lands Road 208
Coordinates34.46365, -93.6382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 208 over Drain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 208 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 208 over Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 208 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns Fdr 208 over Drain?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.