US Bridges

CR-637/Z-G/L-0.68 over Languille Rive Tributary

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.68 MI West SH 350 & 284 · Structure no. 000000000012462

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-637/Z-G/L-0.68 over Languille Rive Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-637/Z-G/L-0.68 over Languille Rive Tributary in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-637/Z-G/L-0.68
CrossesLanguille Rive Tributary
Location0.68 MI West SH 350 & 284
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.22278, -90.84768
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2018)
Projected traffic152 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-637/Z-G/L-0.68 over Languille Rive Tributary built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-637/Z-G/L-0.68 over Languille Rive Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-637/Z-G/L-0.68 over Languille Rive Tributary carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-637/Z-G/L-0.68 over Languille Rive Tributary?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR-637/Z-G/L-0.68 over Languille Rive Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.