CR8/DUCK Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River
PoorClosed to trafficYell County, Arkansas · 3 MI S. JCT SH 28 · Structure no. 000000000017693
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 259 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR8/DUCK Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR8/DUCK Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 120 years old, older 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2035. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 CR8/DUCK Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is CR8/DUCK Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR8/DUCK Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR8/DUCK Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns CR8/DUCK Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.