US Bridges

Light Foot DR - C over S Fork Weaver Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · .04 M E JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000020020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Light Foot DR - C over S Fork Weaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Light Foot DR - C over S Fork Weaver Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLight Foot DR - C
CrossesS Fork Weaver Creek
Location.04 M E JCT SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64097, -92.31325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2018)
Projected traffic154 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Light Foot DR - C over S Fork Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Light Foot DR - C over S Fork Weaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Light Foot DR - C over S Fork Weaver Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Light Foot DR - C over S Fork Weaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Light Foot DR - C over S Fork Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.