US Bridges

Fdr 17 over Irons Fork

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 11.5 MI E of Fdr 33 · Structure no. 080908000003131

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 17 over Irons Fork is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 17 over Irons Fork in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFdr 17
CrossesIrons Fork
Location11.5 MI E of Fdr 33
RouteFederal Lands Road 17
Coordinates34.76611, -93.61967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 17 over Irons Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 17 over Irons Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 17 over Irons Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 17 over Irons Fork?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 17 over Irons Fork?

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