Salem Rd. over Porter Creek
GoodYell County, Arkansas · .8 MI NW JCT SH 28&CR 12 · Structure no. 000000000004494
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Rd. over Porter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Salem Rd. over Porter Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Salem Rd. over Porter Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Rd. over Porter 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Salem Rd. over Porter Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salem Rd. over Porter Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Rd. over Porter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.