US Bridges

SH 95 over So Fork Little Red River

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 9.15MI NE Conway CO · Structure no. 000000000002986

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over So Fork Little Red River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over So Fork Little Red River in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 95
CrossesSo Fork Little Red River
Location9.15MI NE Conway CO
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates35.54819, -92.58534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 95 over So Fork Little Red River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 over So Fork Little Red 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 over So Fork Little Red River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over So Fork Little Red River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over So Fork Little Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.