US Bridges

Ar HWY 19 over Little Missouri River

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · .04 MI S of Pike CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007479

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 19 over Little Missouri River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 19 over Little Missouri River in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesAr HWY 19
CrossesLittle Missouri River
Location.04 MI S of Pike CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.95513, -93.44365
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar HWY 19 over Little Missouri River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 19 over Little Missouri River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 19 over Little Missouri River carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 19 over Little Missouri River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 19 over Little Missouri River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.