US Bridges

Dayton RD over W Fork of Point Remove

Poor

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI N of JCT SH 95 · Structure no. 000000000023653

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayton RD over W Fork of Point Remove is a concrete channel beam carrying Dayton RD over W Fork of Point Remove in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDayton RD
CrossesW Fork of Point Remove
Location2.3 MI N of JCT SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates35.4995, -92.6568
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dayton RD over W Fork of Point Remove built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayton RD over W Fork of Point Remove 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Dayton RD over W Fork of Point Remove carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dayton RD over W Fork of Point Remove?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Dayton RD over W Fork of Point Remove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.