US Bridges

SH 5-7 Log 7.97 over Alum Fork

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 1 MI East JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000006158

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5-7 Log 7.97 over Alum Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5-7 Log 7.97 over Alum Fork in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,261 by 2028. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5-7 Log 7.97
CrossesAlum Fork
Location1 MI East JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 5
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.61637, -92.74946
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,261 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 7.97 over Alum Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5-7 Log 7.97 over Alum Fork 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 SH 5-7 Log 7.97 over Alum Fork carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 5-7 Log 7.97 over Alum Fork?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5-7 Log 7.97 over Alum Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.