US Bridges

Flathead Drive over S Fork Spring River

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · .15 MI N SH 175 · Structure no. 000000000016963

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
266 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,141
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flathead Drive over S Fork Spring River is a concrete channel beam carrying Flathead Drive over S Fork Spring River in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2016. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlathead Drive
CrossesS Fork Spring River
Location.15 MI N SH 175
RouteCity Street 20240
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.31066, -91.52609
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,141 (2018)
Projected traffic486 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flathead Drive over S Fork Spring River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flathead Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Flathead Drive over S Fork Spring River carry?

About 1,141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flathead Drive over S Fork Spring River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Flathead Drive over S Fork Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.