US Bridges

CR 1048/GRIFFIN RD over S Fork Spring River

PoorPosted for load

Sharp County, Arkansas · .12 MI E SH 175 · Structure no. 000000000016960

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
185 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1048/GRIFFIN RD over S Fork Spring River is a concrete slab carrying CR 1048/GRIFFIN RD over S Fork Spring River in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2004. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1048/GRIFFIN RD
CrossesS Fork Spring River
Location.12 MI E SH 175
RouteCounty Highway 1048
Coordinates36.30924, -91.50958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2018)
Projected traffic64 by 2004
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$441,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1048/GRIFFIN RD over S Fork Spring River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1048/GRIFFIN RD over S Fork Spring River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1048/GRIFFIN RD over S Fork Spring River carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1048/GRIFFIN RD over S Fork Spring River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1048/GRIFFIN RD over S Fork Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.