US Bridges

Fdr 818 over Mcclain Branch

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · .4 MI N of HWY 28 · Structure no. 080904000003087

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 818 over Mcclain Branch is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 818 over Mcclain Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 818
CrossesMcclain Branch
Location.4 MI N of HWY 28
RouteFederal Lands Road 818
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.94443, -93.49356
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 818 over Mcclain Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 818 over Mcclain Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 818 over Mcclain Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 818 over Mcclain Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 818 over Mcclain Branch?

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