US Bridges

Cherokee Rd. over So Fk Spring River

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.30 MI NW SH 175 · Structure no. 000000000004666

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,165
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Rd. over So Fk Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee Rd. over So Fk Spring River in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 3,165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2007. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee Rd.
CrossesSo Fk Spring River
Location1.30 MI NW SH 175
RouteCity Street 10570
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.32213, -91.53355
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,165 (2018)
Projected traffic717 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cherokee Rd. over So Fk Spring River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Rd. over So Fk Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee Rd. over So Fk Spring River carry?

About 3,165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Rd. over So Fk Spring River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Rd. over So Fk Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.