US Bridges

Dooley Rd. over Fourche Lafave River

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.78 MI SE JCT US71 · Structure no. 000000000020719

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dooley Rd. over Fourche Lafave River is a steel other carrying Dooley Rd. over Fourche Lafave River in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDooley Rd.
CrossesFourche Lafave River
Location0.78 MI SE JCT US71
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77619, -94.04091
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2018)
Projected traffic187 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dooley Rd. over Fourche Lafave River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dooley Rd. over Fourche Lafave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dooley Rd. over Fourche Lafave River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dooley Rd. over Fourche Lafave River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dooley Rd. over Fourche Lafave River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.