US Bridges

SH 307 over Fourche Lafave River

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S JCT SH307&28 · Structure no. 000000000006047

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
637 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 307 over Fourche Lafave River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 307 over Fourche Lafave River 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2028. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 307
CrossesFourche Lafave River
Location2.5 MI S JCT SH307&28
RouteState Highway 307
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.90251, -93.4983
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length637 ft (194.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 307 over Fourche Lafave River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 307 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 307 over Fourche Lafave River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 307 over Fourche Lafave River?

The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 307 over Fourche Lafave River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.