US Bridges

CR-736/Z-J/L-0.75 over St.Francis River Diverti

FairPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .75 MI East SFC711&SFC736 · Structure no. 000000000017009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
138
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-736/Z-J/L-0.75 over St.Francis River Diverti is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR-736/Z-J/L-0.75 over St.Francis River Diverti in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2007. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR-736/Z-J/L-0.75
CrossesSt.Francis River Diverti
Location.75 MI East SFC711&SFC736
RouteCounty Highway 736
Coordinates34.94885, -90.68159
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
Design loadH 15
Structure length414 ft (126.2 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 traffic138 (1987)
Projected traffic167 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 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-736/Z-J/L-0.75 over St.Francis River Diverti built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-736/Z-J/L-0.75 over St.Francis River Diverti 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR-736/Z-J/L-0.75 over St.Francis River Diverti carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-736/Z-J/L-0.75 over St.Francis River Diverti?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-736/Z-J/L-0.75 over St.Francis River Diverti?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.