US Bridges

FSR 512 over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 6 Mi. NW of St. HWY 84 · Structure no. 080902000015325

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 512 over Long Creek is a concrete slab carrying FSR 512 over Long Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 512
CrossesLong Creek
Location6 Mi. NW of St. HWY 84
RouteFederal Lands Road 512
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.39059, -93.89593
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 FSR 512 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 512 over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FSR 512 over Long Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FSR 512 over Long Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 512 over Long Creek?

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