US Bridges

Victor Rd.- D over N Fk Illinois Bayou

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 4.9 E SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000016257

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Rd.- D over N Fk Illinois Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victor Rd.- D over N Fk Illinois Bayou in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 73 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesVictor Rd.- D
CrossesN Fk Illinois Bayou
Location4.9 E SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.65048, -93.00584
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Victor Rd.- D over N Fk Illinois Bayou built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Victor Rd.- D over N Fk Illinois Bayou 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 Victor Rd.- D over N Fk Illinois Bayou carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Victor Rd.- D over N Fk Illinois Bayou?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Rd.- D over N Fk Illinois Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.