US Bridges

SH 24 SEC.00-3.49 over East Branch Rolling Fork

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 3.49 MI E Oklahoma ST LN · Structure no. 000000000005299

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 SEC.00-3.49 over East Branch Rolling Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 SEC.00-3.49 over East Branch Rolling Fork in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2028. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 24 SEC.00-3.49
CrossesEast Branch Rolling Fork
Location3.49 MI E Oklahoma ST LN
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates33.95683, -94.41713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic473 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 24 SEC.00-3.49 over East Branch Rolling Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 24 SEC.00-3.49 over East Branch Rolling Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 24 SEC.00-3.49 over East Branch Rolling Fork carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 SEC.00-3.49 over East Branch Rolling Fork?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 SEC.00-3.49 over East Branch Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.