US Bridges

Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk

Poor

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI West of Jct. SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000023656

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk is a steel culvert carrying Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaker Lake RD
CrossesE. Fork Point Remove Crk
Location2.1 MI West of Jct. SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 808
Coordinates35.46395, -92.54236
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk built?

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

What condition is Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.