US Bridges

CR 55D Vance Road over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.20MI W of CO RD 178 · Structure no. 000000000021997

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55D Vance Road over Saline River is a steel other carrying CR 55D Vance Road over Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55D Vance Road
CrossesSaline River
Location0.20MI W of CO RD 178
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.6306, -92.8273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic37 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 55D Vance Road over Saline River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55D Vance Road over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 55D Vance Road over Saline River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 55D Vance Road over Saline River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55D Vance Road over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.