US Bridges

CR 189 Goose Pond over Middle Fork Saline Rvr

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Arkansas · .1 M E Cord 57 · Structure no. 000000000021257

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 189 Goose Pond over Middle Fork Saline Rvr is a steel other carrying CR 189 Goose Pond over Middle Fork Saline Rvr 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 189 Goose Pond
CrossesMiddle Fork Saline Rvr
Location.1 M E Cord 57
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67173, -92.89009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 189 Goose Pond over Middle Fork Saline Rvr built?

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

What condition is CR 189 Goose Pond over Middle Fork Saline Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 189 Goose Pond over Middle Fork Saline Rvr carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 189 Goose Pond over Middle Fork Saline Rvr?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 189 Goose Pond over Middle Fork Saline Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.