US Bridges

CR-714/Z-J/L-0.57 over ST Francis Riv Diversion

FairPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .57 MI East SFC711&SFC714 · Structure no. 000000000017001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
33
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-714/Z-J/L-0.57 over ST Francis Riv Diversion is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR-714/Z-J/L-0.57 over ST Francis Riv Diversion in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 503 ft (153.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR-714/Z-J/L-0.57
CrossesST Francis Riv Diversion
Location.57 MI East SFC711&SFC714
RouteCounty Highway 714
Coordinates34.97763, -90.68438
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length503 ft (153.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (1987)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-714/Z-J/L-0.57 over ST Francis Riv Diversion built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-714/Z-J/L-0.57 over ST Francis Riv Diversion 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-714/Z-J/L-0.57 over ST Francis Riv Diversion carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-714/Z-J/L-0.57 over ST Francis Riv Diversion?

The structure is 503 ft (153.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-714/Z-J/L-0.57 over ST Francis Riv Diversion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.