US Bridges

SH 216 over Fourche Lafave River Rel

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI SW of Houston · Structure no. 000000000003762

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 216 over Fourche Lafave River Rel is a concrete slab carrying SH 216 over Fourche Lafave River Rel in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 216
CrossesFourche Lafave River Rel
Location2.5 MI SW of Houston
RouteState Highway 216
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01119, -92.72676
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic573 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 216 over Fourche Lafave River Rel built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 216 over Fourche Lafave River Rel 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 SH 216 over Fourche Lafave River Rel carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 216 over Fourche Lafave River Rel?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 216 over Fourche Lafave River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.