US Bridges

River RD over Lake Nimrod Rel.

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 3.0 S SH 28 · Structure no. 000000000017694

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Lake Nimrod Rel. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Lake Nimrod Rel. in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2007. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesLake Nimrod Rel.
Location3.0 S SH 28
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95069, -93.3233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic166 by 2007
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Lake Nimrod Rel. built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Lake Nimrod Rel. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Lake Nimrod Rel. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Lake Nimrod Rel.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Lake Nimrod Rel.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.