US Bridges

Fdr 847 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · .895 MI S of HWY 80 · Structure no. 080904000001018

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 847 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fdr 847 over Drain in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 847
CrossesDrain
Location.895 MI S of HWY 80
RouteFederal Lands Road 847
Coordinates34.9857, -93.4923
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1992)
Projected traffic37 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 847 over Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 847 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 847 over Drain carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 847 over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Who owns Fdr 847 over Drain?

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