US Bridges

SH 113 over Fourche LA Fave River

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S of Bigelow · Structure no. 000000000003156

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
397 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,399
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 113 over Fourche LA Fave River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 113 over Fourche LA Fave River in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,399 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 113
CrossesFourche LA Fave River
Location2.0 MI S of Bigelow
RouteState Highway 113
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.97945, -92.64792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,399 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SH 113 over Fourche LA Fave River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 113 over Fourche LA Fave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 113 over Fourche LA Fave River carry?

About 1,399 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 113 over Fourche LA Fave River?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 113 over Fourche LA Fave River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.