US Bridges

Fdr 519 over Miller Ranch Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 5.1 MI N of Cty Rt 2 · Structure no. 080904000003083

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 519 over Miller Ranch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 519 over Miller Ranch Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 519
CrossesMiller Ranch Creek
Location5.1 MI N of Cty Rt 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 519
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83855, -93.56343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 519 over Miller Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 519 over Miller Ranch Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 519 over Miller Ranch Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 519 over Miller Ranch Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 519 over Miller Ranch Creek?

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