State Highway 28 over Fourche LA Fave River
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Arkansas · 1.7 M W of Harvey · Structure no. 000000000001594
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 453 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 28 over Fourche LA Fave River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 28 over Fourche LA Fave River in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2028. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 28 over Fourche LA Fave River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 28 over Fourche LA Fave River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 28 over Fourche LA Fave River carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 28 over Fourche LA Fave River?
The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 28 over Fourche LA Fave River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.