CR 481 - I over Payne Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Arkansas · 3.42 SW of Piggot · Structure no. 000000000021446
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 481 - I over Payne Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 481 - I over Payne Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2007. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 481 - I over Payne Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is CR 481 - I over Payne Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does CR 481 - I over Payne Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 481 - I over Payne Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 481 - I over Payne Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.