US Bridges

Shepherds Ford RD over S. Fourche LA Fave River

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · .75 M SE JCT SH 314&CR 7 · Structure no. 000000000023131

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepherds Ford RD over S. Fourche LA Fave River is a concrete channel beam carrying Shepherds Ford RD over S. Fourche LA Fave River in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShepherds Ford RD
CrossesS. Fourche LA Fave River
Location.75 M SE JCT SH 314&CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8666, -93.2405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shepherds Ford RD over S. Fourche LA Fave River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepherds Ford RD over S. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shepherds Ford RD over S. Fourche LA Fave River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shepherds Ford RD over S. Fourche LA Fave River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Shepherds Ford RD over S. Fourche LA Fave River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.