Fdr 970 over Gaffords Creek
GoodYell County, Arkansas · .15 MI W of Fdr 519 · Structure no. 080908000003137
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 970 over Gaffords Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 970 over Gaffords Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 970 over Gaffords Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 970 over Gaffords Creek 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Fdr 970 over Gaffords Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Fdr 970 over Gaffords Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 970 over Gaffords Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.