US Bridges

Cleve CR 47 Z-A over Boyd Branch

Good

Cleveland County, Arkansas · .5 E SH 63 · Structure no. 000000000021848

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleve CR 47 Z-A over Boyd Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleve CR 47 Z-A over Boyd Branch in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCleve CR 47 Z-A
CrossesBoyd Branch
Location.5 E SH 63
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates33.71911, -92.00641
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic267 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cleve CR 47 Z-A over Boyd Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleve CR 47 Z-A over Boyd Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cleve CR 47 Z-A over Boyd Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cleve CR 47 Z-A over Boyd Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cleve CR 47 Z-A over Boyd Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.