Fdr 86 over Bear Creek
FairPerry County, Arkansas · .1 MI E of HWY 7 · Structure no. 080911000003146
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 86 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 86 over Bear Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 86 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 86 over Bear Creek 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 Fdr 86 over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Fdr 86 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 86 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.