US Bridges

CR147/CLEBURNE Co. over Branch Little Red River

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · At JCT CR 145 & 147 · Structure no. 000000000022209

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
378
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR147/CLEBURNE Co. over Branch Little Red River is a steel other carrying CR147/CLEBURNE Co. over Branch Little Red River in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR147/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesBranch Little Red River
LocationAt JCT CR 145 & 147
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45028, -91.86656
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2018)
Projected traffic52 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR147/CLEBURNE Co. over Branch Little Red River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR147/CLEBURNE Co. over Branch Little Red River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR147/CLEBURNE Co. over Branch Little Red River carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR147/CLEBURNE Co. over Branch Little Red River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR147/CLEBURNE Co. over Branch Little Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.