CR 57 Mt. Ida Road over Little Alum Fork
PoorPosted for loadSaline County, Arkansas · .3 So of JCT CR 74 · Structure no. 000000000021898
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 57 Mt. Ida Road over Little Alum Fork is a steel other carrying CR 57 Mt. Ida Road over Little Alum Fork in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 57 Mt. Ida Road over Little Alum Fork built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 57 Mt. Ida Road over Little Alum Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 57 Mt. Ida Road over Little Alum Fork carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 57 Mt. Ida Road over Little Alum Fork?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 57 Mt. Ida Road over Little Alum Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.