US Bridges

SH 28 over Fourche Lafave River

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 3.23 M E of Scott CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002724

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
502 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28 over Fourche Lafave River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 28 over Fourche Lafave River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2028. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 28
CrossesFourche Lafave River
Location3.23 M E of Scott CO Line
RouteState Highway 28
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87243, -93.65731
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2018)
Projected traffic409 by 2028
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$641,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 28 over Fourche Lafave River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 28 over Fourche Lafave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 28 over Fourche Lafave River carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 28 over Fourche Lafave River?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 28 over Fourche Lafave River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.