US Bridges

CR 26H County Line over Fourche Crk Relief

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Lawsn Rd&salne CO LN · Structure no. 000000000016476

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26H County Line over Fourche Crk Relief is a concrete slab carrying CR 26H County Line over Fourche Crk Relief in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2021. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 26H County Line
CrossesFourche Crk Relief
LocationLawsn Rd&salne CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates34.72575, -92.55072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic648 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 26H County Line over Fourche Crk Relief built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26H County Line over Fourche Crk Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26H County Line over Fourche Crk Relief carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 26H County Line over Fourche Crk Relief?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26H County Line over Fourche Crk Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.