US Bridges

Fdr 86 over Cedar Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI E of HWY 7 · Structure no. 080911000003149

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 86 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 86 over Cedar Creek 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 86
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.9 MI E of HWY 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 86
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87885, -93.0143
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Fdr 86 over Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 86 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 86 over Cedar Creek?

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