Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche LA Fave River
PoorPosted for loadPerry County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI S JCT SH 60&CR 18 · Structure no. 000000000015731
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche LA Fave River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche LA Fave River in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2007. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche LA Fave River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche LA Fave River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche LA Fave River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche LA Fave River?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche LA Fave River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.