US Bridges

Fdr 528 over E. Saline Creek

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · .3 MI W of Fdr 38 · Structure no. 080907000001083

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 528 over E. Saline Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fdr 528 over E. Saline Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 528
CrossesE. Saline Creek
Location.3 MI W of Fdr 38
RouteFederal Lands Road 528
Coordinates34.36502, -94.02793
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 528 over E. Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 528 over E. Saline 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 528 over E. Saline Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 528 over E. Saline Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

Who owns Fdr 528 over E. Saline Creek?

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