US Bridges

CR 178 D (ziegler) over Middle Fork Saline

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Arkansas · 1.7 M SE CO RD 55 · Structure no. 000000000021464

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 178 D (ziegler) over Middle Fork Saline is a steel other carrying CR 178 D (ziegler) over Middle Fork Saline in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 174 ft (53 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 178 D (ziegler)
CrossesMiddle Fork Saline
Location1.7 M SE CO RD 55
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.62788, -92.79624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 178 D (ziegler) over Middle Fork Saline built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 178 D (ziegler) over Middle Fork Saline 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 178 D (ziegler) over Middle Fork Saline carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 178 D (ziegler) over Middle Fork Saline?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 178 D (ziegler) over Middle Fork Saline?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.