US Bridges

City of Eu Sprstrl over Leatherwood CR

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 9.02 MI SE of Benton CO · Structure no. 000000000000767

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City of Eu Sprstrl over Leatherwood CR is a concrete tee beam carrying City of Eu Sprstrl over Leatherwood CR in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesCity of Eu Sprstrl
CrossesLeatherwood CR
Location9.02 MI SE of Benton CO
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.42111, -93.77004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2018)
Projected traffic131 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$464,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City of Eu Sprstrl over Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is City of Eu Sprstrl over Leatherwood CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does City of Eu Sprstrl over Leatherwood CR carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is City of Eu Sprstrl over Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns City of Eu Sprstrl over Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.