US Bridges

CR 87-B-PORTIS Frm over Rivervale Outlet

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 0.2MI N JCT CR 88 · Structure no. 000000000018684

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87-B-PORTIS Frm over Rivervale Outlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 87-B-PORTIS Frm over Rivervale Outlet in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2007. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 87-B-PORTIS Frm
CrossesRivervale Outlet
Location0.2MI N JCT CR 88
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63019, -90.35868
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic133 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$459,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 87-B-PORTIS Frm over Rivervale Outlet built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87-B-PORTIS Frm over Rivervale Outlet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 87-B-PORTIS Frm over Rivervale Outlet carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 87-B-PORTIS Frm over Rivervale Outlet?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87-B-PORTIS Frm over Rivervale Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.