US Bridges

CR-814/Z-A/L-7.11 over St.Francis River Divert

PoorClosed to traffic

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI East JCT CR 82 &92 · Structure no. 000000000012498

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-814/Z-A/L-7.11 over St.Francis River Divert is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-814/Z-A/L-7.11 over St.Francis River Divert in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2007. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCR-814/Z-A/L-7.11
CrossesSt.Francis River Divert
Location1.0 MI East JCT CR 82 &92
RouteCounty Highway 814
Coordinates35.20936, -90.64525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-814/Z-A/L-7.11 over St.Francis River Divert built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-814/Z-A/L-7.11 over St.Francis River Divert 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-814/Z-A/L-7.11 over St.Francis River Divert carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-814/Z-A/L-7.11 over St.Francis River Divert?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-814/Z-A/L-7.11 over St.Francis River Divert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.