Local Access Road over Buffalo National River
FairPosted for loadNewton County, Arkansas · 0.5 Miles East of Ponca · Structure no. 7150001P0000000
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Local Access Road over Buffalo National River is a concrete slab carrying Local Access Road over Buffalo National River in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 13 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Access Road over Buffalo National River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Access Road over Buffalo National River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local Access Road over Buffalo National River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Local Access Road over Buffalo National River?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Local Access Road over Buffalo National River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.