US Bridges

HWY 75 Sec 5 over Saint Francis River

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 0.66 MI No Intc 75 & 63 · Structure no. 000000000005399

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 75 Sec 5 over Saint Francis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 75 Sec 5 over Saint Francis River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,189 by 2028. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 75 Sec 5
CrossesSaint Francis River
Location0.66 MI No Intc 75 & 63
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates35.53258, -90.42449
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic9,189 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 75 Sec 5 over Saint Francis River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 75 Sec 5 over Saint Francis 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 75 Sec 5 over Saint Francis River carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 75 Sec 5 over Saint Francis River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 75 Sec 5 over Saint Francis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.