US Bridges

Fdr 86 over Wright Branch

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI E of HWY 7 · Structure no. 080911000003147

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 86 over Wright Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 86 over Wright Branch in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFdr 86
CrossesWright Branch
Location1.7 MI E of HWY 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 86
Coordinates34.87306, -93.07891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 86 over Wright Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 86 over Wright Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 86 over Wright Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 86 over Wright Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 86 over Wright Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.