US Bridges

SH 247 over W Fk Point Remove Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 5.8 M NE SH 105 · Structure no. 000000000005842

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 247 over W Fk Point Remove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 247 over W Fk Point Remove Creek in Pope 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2028. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 247
CrossesW Fk Point Remove Creek
Location5.8 M NE SH 105
RouteState Highway 247
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32409, -92.87334
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2018)
Projected traffic498 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SH 247 over W Fk Point Remove Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 247 over W Fk Point Remove Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 247 over W Fk Point Remove Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 247 over W Fk Point Remove Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 247 over W Fk Point Remove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.