US Bridges

County RD 87-SCOTT over East Fork Poteau River

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N. JCT HWY 248 · Structure no. 000000000004809

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 87-SCOTT over East Fork Poteau River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 87-SCOTT over East Fork Poteau River in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2025. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 87-SCOTT
CrossesEast Fork Poteau River
Location2.0 MI N. JCT HWY 248
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.94319, -94.02734
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic171 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County RD 87-SCOTT over East Fork Poteau River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 87-SCOTT over East Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 87-SCOTT over East Fork Poteau River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 87-SCOTT over East Fork Poteau River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 87-SCOTT over East Fork Poteau River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.