US Bridges

Trail 86 over Maumelle River

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Arkansas · 3.7 M SW JCT SH 10&CR 39 · Structure no. 000000000015735

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trail 86 over Maumelle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trail 86 over Maumelle River in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTrail 86
CrossesMaumelle River
Location3.7 M SW JCT SH 10&CR 39
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.90735, -92.8585
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Trail 86 over Maumelle River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trail 86 over Maumelle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Trail 86 over Maumelle River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trail 86 over Maumelle River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Trail 86 over Maumelle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.