US Bridges

Sulpher Springs RD over Middle Fk Saline River

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Arkansas · JCT CR 57 & 59 · Structure no. 000000000021160

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulpher Springs RD over Middle Fk Saline River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sulpher Springs RD over Middle Fk Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSulpher Springs RD
CrossesMiddle Fk Saline River
LocationJCT CR 57 & 59
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates34.68748, -92.8913
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulpher Springs RD over Middle Fk Saline River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulpher Springs RD over Middle Fk Saline River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sulpher Springs RD over Middle Fk Saline River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sulpher Springs RD over Middle Fk Saline River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Sulpher Springs RD over Middle Fk Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.