US Bridges

Deberrie RD over S Fourche Lafave River

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI W JCT SH155 & CR14 · Structure no. 000000000020238

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deberrie RD over S Fourche Lafave River is a concrete culvert carrying Deberrie RD over S Fourche Lafave River in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDeberrie RD
CrossesS Fourche Lafave River
Location2.7 MI W JCT SH155 & CR14
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.94086, -93.0278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deberrie RD over S Fourche Lafave River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deberrie RD over S Fourche Lafave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Deberrie RD over S Fourche Lafave River carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deberrie RD over S Fourche Lafave River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Deberrie RD over S Fourche Lafave River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.