US Bridges

Slaytonville RD/23 over Branch of James Fork Cr.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.09 MI W. of SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000023580

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaytonville RD/23 over Branch of James Fork Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying Slaytonville RD/23 over Branch of James Fork Cr. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2007. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaytonville RD/23
CrossesBranch of James Fork Cr.
Location1.09 MI W. of SH 45
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14999, -94.41775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slaytonville RD/23 over Branch of James Fork Cr. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slaytonville RD/23 over Branch of James Fork Cr. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Slaytonville RD/23 over Branch of James Fork Cr. carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Slaytonville RD/23 over Branch of James Fork Cr.?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Slaytonville RD/23 over Branch of James Fork Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.