CR 837 - a over Cockle Burr Slough
PoorPosted for loadCraighead County, Arkansas · .5 MI N & 1 M W Mangrum · Structure no. 000000000011878
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 296 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 837 - a over Cockle Burr Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 837 - a over Cockle Burr Slough in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2007. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 837 - a over Cockle Burr Slough built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 837 - a over Cockle Burr Slough 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 837 - a over Cockle Burr Slough carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 837 - a over Cockle Burr Slough?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 837 - a over Cockle Burr Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.