US Bridges

Tram Road over Pond Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 4 MI S of Cntrl RD Off 71 · Structure no. 000043575-00002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Tram Road over Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tram Road over Pond Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTram Road
CrossesPond Creek
Location4 MI S of Cntrl RD Off 71
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.86217, -94.24683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Tram Road over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tram Road over Pond Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tram Road over Pond Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tram Road over Pond Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Tram Road over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.