US Bridges

Anglifdr 2 over Alum Fork

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 11MI E of HWY 7 · Structure no. 080911000003145

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Anglifdr 2 over Alum Fork is a concrete slab carrying Anglifdr 2 over Alum Fork in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 years old, older 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2018. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAnglifdr 2
CrossesAlum Fork
Location11MI E of HWY 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
Coordinates34.7575, -93.0179
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic50 by 2018
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anglifdr 2 over Alum Fork built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Anglifdr 2 over Alum Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Anglifdr 2 over Alum Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Anglifdr 2 over Alum Fork?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Anglifdr 2 over Alum Fork?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.