US Bridges

Project Road over Blue Mntn Lake Emergency

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · 5 Mi. SE of Blue Mountain · Structure no. AHTD00000017707

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Project Road over Blue Mntn Lake Emergency is a steel truss - thru carrying Project Road over Blue Mntn Lake Emergency in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesProject Road
CrossesBlue Mntn Lake Emergency
Location5 Mi. SE of Blue Mountain
RouteCounty Highway 539
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.10986, -93.64681
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Project Road over Blue Mntn Lake Emergency built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Project Road over Blue Mntn Lake Emergency 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Project Road over Blue Mntn Lake Emergency carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Project Road over Blue Mntn Lake Emergency?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Project Road over Blue Mntn Lake Emergency?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).