Walker Mountain RD over Poteau River
GoodScott County, Arkansas · .91 MI S SH 28&CR 59 · Structure no. 000000000004556
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Mountain RD over Poteau River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Mountain RD over Poteau River in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2007. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Mountain RD over Poteau River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker Mountain RD over Poteau River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Walker Mountain RD over Poteau River carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walker Mountain RD over Poteau River?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Mountain RD over Poteau River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.