US Bridges

CR 74 Mt.Ida Road over Alum Fork Relief

Poor

Saline County, Arkansas · 9.44 W JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000019814

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74 Mt.Ida Road over Alum Fork Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 74 Mt.Ida Road over Alum Fork Relief in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 74 Mt.Ida Road
CrossesAlum Fork Relief
Location9.44 W JCT SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.74573, -92.87776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 74 Mt.Ida Road over Alum Fork Relief built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 74 Mt.Ida Road over Alum Fork Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 74 Mt.Ida Road over Alum Fork Relief carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 74 Mt.Ida Road over Alum Fork Relief?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 74 Mt.Ida Road over Alum Fork Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.