US Bridges

Cherokee RD over S Fork Spring River

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 2.43 MI NW SH 175 · Structure no. 000000000016962

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,165
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee RD over S Fork Spring River is a concrete channel beam carrying Cherokee RD over S Fork Spring River in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee RD
CrossesS Fork Spring River
Location2.43 MI NW SH 175
RouteCity Street 10570
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.31671, -91.54788
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$398,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee RD over S Fork Spring River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee RD over S Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cherokee RD over S Fork Spring River carry?

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

How long is Cherokee RD over S Fork Spring River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee RD over S Fork Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.