US Bridges

CR 15 Narrows Rd. over South Fork Saline River

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · .5 M Nth US 70 · Structure no. 000000000004888

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 Narrows Rd. over South Fork Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15 Narrows Rd. over South Fork Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2007. The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15 Narrows Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork Saline River
Location.5 M Nth US 70
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55474, -92.76385
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic201 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 Narrows Rd. over South Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 Narrows Rd. over South Fork Saline River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 15 Narrows Rd. over South Fork Saline River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 Narrows Rd. over South Fork Saline River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 Narrows Rd. over South Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.