Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Mountain Fork Bridge

Overview

Post comment

Contact webmaster

On this page: Photos · Map · Facts · Categories · Update Log · Sources · Comments

Photos

< Previous (1 of 15) Next >

Oblique view

Photos taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar

< Previous (2 of 15) Next >

Deck view

< Previous (3 of 15) Next >

On the bridge

< Previous (4 of 15) Next >

Trusses

< Previous (5 of 15) Next >

View from below

Map

Vicinity map

Map links:

Facts

Overview: Two-span pony truss bridge over Mountain Fork Creek on CR 38 near the community of Camp Pioneer
Location: Polk County, Arkansas
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1905
Design: Riveted 5-panel and 6-panel Pratt pony trusses
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 81.0 ft.
Total length: 405.7 ft.
Deck width: 11.8 ft.
Recognition: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1990
Approximate latitude, longitude: +34.52842, -94.39976 (decimal degrees)
34°31'42" N, 94°23'59" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
USGS topographic map: Zafra
Inventory numbers: AHTD 16149 (Arkansas Highway and Transportation Dept. bridge number)
NRHP 90000540 (National Register of Historic Places reference number)
BH 10505 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 08/2006): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 18.8 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 1987): 70

Update Log

April 4, 2005: Posted new photos by Wayne Kizziar

Sources

Wayne Kizziar - wayne1701 [at] cableone [dot] net
HAER AR-34 - Mountain Fork Bridge
AHTD
Fredrick Garcia - fandsgarcia [at] gmail [dot] com

Comments

Mountain Fork Bridge

Posted April 19, 2007, by Fred Garcia (fandsgarcia [at] gmail [dot] com)

Yes, I did see the collapsed piers of the old CR48 bridge.

Mountain Fork Bridge

Posted March 14, 2007, by yetti (bugo [at] hotmail [dot] com)

Fred,

The last picture of the low water bridge is the old CR 48 bridge

(http://bridgehunter.com/ar/polk/mountain-fork-48/)

Did you see the collapsed piers?

Mountain Fork Bridge

Posted February 12, 2007, by Fred Garcia (fandsgarcia [at] gmail [dot] com)

Visited this bridge on 25 Nov. 2006 at 2:30 pm. I drove around a bit looking for it and in the process found an interesting low bridge a couple of miles upstream on the same creek.

This is an a different use of a Pony truss especially on such a wide location; although creek is shallow. Some locals were gathering rocks below the bridge for a home patio. The lady talked about cringing every time her school bus rumbled along that bridge.

Seemed sound to me as I heard two vehicles clattering across. Nice broad gravel bar beneath bridge - great spot for picnicing.

Webmaster's note: The photos that were here have been incorporated into the main site.

Camp Pioneer Bridge

Posted September 5, 2006, by J Lance (bugo [at] hotmail [dot] com)

This bridge is not called "Camp Pioneer Bridge" as there is a bridge over Twomile Creek at Camp Pioneer that is known by that name. As far as I know, the bridge is simply known as the "Mountain Fork Bridge" or "that old bridge near Potter."

Camp Pioneer Bridge

Posted August 6, 2006, by bugo (bugo [at] hotmail [dot] com)

This is the bridge that got me interested in old bridges. It's a huge bridge, it must be seen in person to be appreciated. Hopefully it won't be replaced for a long time.

Camp Pioneer Bridge

Posted September 26, 2005, by Lauren M. (laurenm62 [at] yahoo [dot] com)

Hi, love your website. I was wondering why I can't see the pictures on this one , they are all blank with a small red "x" in the corner. Keep the old bridge photos and facts coming. LM