US Bridges

Fdr F72G over Drain

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.619 MI SE of Fdr 146 · Structure no. 080904000001009

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr F72G over Drain is a steel culvert carrying Fdr F72G over Drain in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr F72G
CrossesDrain
Location1.619 MI SE of Fdr 146
RouteFederal Lands Road 0F72G
Coordinates34.91764, -93.30528
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1992)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr F72G over Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr F72G over Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr F72G over Drain carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr F72G over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fdr F72G over Drain?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.