US Bridges

SH 115-01-LM 12.81 over Fourche Crk

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Arkansas · 1.10 MI S of Stokes · Structure no. 000000000002719

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115-01-LM 12.81 over Fourche Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 115-01-LM 12.81 over Fourche Crk in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2028. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 115-01-LM 12.81
CrossesFourche Crk
Location1.10 MI S of Stokes
RouteState Highway 115
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.34024, -90.94242
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length402 ft (122.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 115-01-LM 12.81 over Fourche Crk built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115-01-LM 12.81 over Fourche Crk 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 115-01-LM 12.81 over Fourche Crk carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 115-01-LM 12.81 over Fourche Crk?

The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115-01-LM 12.81 over Fourche Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.