US Bridges

May RD - a over Dardanelle Lake

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.40 M S CO RD 5 & SH 333 · Structure no. 000000000016246

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

May RD - a over Dardanelle Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying May RD - a over Dardanelle Lake in Pope 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 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2007. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesMay RD - a
CrossesDardanelle Lake
Location0.40 M S CO RD 5 & SH 333
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30919, -93.22334
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 May RD - a over Dardanelle Lake built?

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

What condition is May RD - a over Dardanelle Lake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does May RD - a over Dardanelle Lake carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is May RD - a over Dardanelle Lake?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns May RD - a over Dardanelle Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.