US Bridges

SH 28 over Fourche LA Fave River

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 9.15 M E Scott CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
504 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28 over Fourche LA Fave River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 28 over Fourche LA Fave River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2028. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 28
CrossesFourche LA Fave River
Location9.15 M E Scott CO Line
RouteState Highway 28
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.91152, -93.57855
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2018)
Projected traffic722 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 28 over Fourche LA Fave River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 28 over Fourche LA Fave 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 28 over Fourche LA Fave River carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 28 over Fourche LA Fave River?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 28 over Fourche LA Fave River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.