US Bridges

CR13/CLEBURNE Co. over Taylor Creek

Poor

Cleburne County, Arkansas · .10 M S Cord 230 & CORD13 · Structure no. 000000000011437

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR13/CLEBURNE Co. over Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR13/CLEBURNE Co. over Taylor Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR13/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location.10 M S Cord 230 & CORD13
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates35.4373, -92.12759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2018)
Projected traffic74 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR13/CLEBURNE Co. over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR13/CLEBURNE Co. over Taylor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR13/CLEBURNE Co. over Taylor Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR13/CLEBURNE Co. over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR13/CLEBURNE Co. over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.