US Bridges

SH 328-00- Lm 1.75 over Fourche Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 1.79 MI E JCT SH 251 · Structure no. 000000000005774

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
447 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 328-00- Lm 1.75 over Fourche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 328-00- Lm 1.75 over Fourche Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2028. The structure is 447 ft (136.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 328-00- Lm 1.75
CrossesFourche Creek
Location1.79 MI E JCT SH 251
RouteState Highway 328
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37784, -90.97483
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length447 ft (136.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic746 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 328-00- Lm 1.75 over Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 328-00- Lm 1.75 over Fourche Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 328-00- Lm 1.75 over Fourche Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 328-00- Lm 1.75 over Fourche Creek?

The structure is 447 ft (136.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 328-00- Lm 1.75 over Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.