US Bridges

CR238/APPLEBERRYLN over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.02 M S SH 277-DUMAS · Structure no. 000000000023920

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR238/APPLEBERRYLN over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR238/APPLEBERRYLN over Cypress Creek in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCR238/APPLEBERRYLN
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.02 M S SH 277-DUMAS
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.86659, -91.43693
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 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 (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 CR238/APPLEBERRYLN over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR238/APPLEBERRYLN over Cypress 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 CR238/APPLEBERRYLN over Cypress Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR238/APPLEBERRYLN over Cypress 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 CR238/APPLEBERRYLN over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.