US Bridges

SH 247 over E Ash RD & UP RR

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.12 Mi. S JCT SH 64 · Structure no. 000000000007116

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 247 over E Ash RD & UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 247 over E Ash RD & UP RR in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2029. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 247
CrossesE Ash RD & UP RR
Location0.12 Mi. S JCT SH 64
RouteState Highway 247
Coordinates35.24631, -93.03653
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2029
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 247 over E Ash RD & UP RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 247 over E Ash RD & UP RR 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SH 247 over E Ash RD & UP RR carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 247 over E Ash RD & UP RR?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 247 over E Ash RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.