US Bridges

SH 5-7 Log 15.86 over N Fork Saline River

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · .6 MI E JCT SH 298&5 · Structure no. 000000000006152

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5-7 Log 15.86 over N Fork Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5-7 Log 15.86 over N Fork Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5-7 Log 15.86
CrossesN Fork Saline River
Location.6 MI E JCT SH 298&5
RouteState Highway 5
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60558, -92.61895
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic7,010 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 5-7 Log 15.86 over N Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5-7 Log 15.86 over N 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 5-7 Log 15.86 over N Fork Saline River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 5-7 Log 15.86 over N Fork Saline River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5-7 Log 15.86 over N Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.