River RD over Md Fk Little Red River
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Arkansas · NW City Limits of Shirley · Structure no. 000000000020045
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 365 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Md Fk Little Red River is a steel truss - thru carrying River RD over Md Fk Little Red River in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 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 3 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River RD over Md Fk Little Red River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is River RD over Md Fk Little Red 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does River RD over Md Fk Little Red River carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is River RD over Md Fk Little Red River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.
Who owns River RD over Md Fk Little Red River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.