US Bridges

CR715/CLEBURNE Co. over Bettis Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · .1 MI W. of SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000022836

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR715/CLEBURNE Co. over Bettis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR715/CLEBURNE Co. over Bettis Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2023. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR715/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesBettis Creek
Location.1 MI W. of SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 715
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.41178, -92.16277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was CR715/CLEBURNE Co. over Bettis Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR715/CLEBURNE Co. over Bettis Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR715/CLEBURNE Co. over Bettis Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR715/CLEBURNE Co. over Bettis Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR715/CLEBURNE Co. over Bettis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.