US Bridges

Morgan Springs Rd. over Poteau River

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.12 M S of Cauthron Ar · Structure no. 000000000004300

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
173
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Springs Rd. over Poteau River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Springs Rd. over Poteau River in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Springs Rd.
CrossesPoteau River
Location0.12 M S of Cauthron Ar
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.91928, -94.29877
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (1987)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Morgan Springs Rd. over Poteau River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Springs Rd. over Poteau 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Springs Rd. over Poteau River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Springs Rd. over Poteau River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Springs Rd. over Poteau River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.