US Bridges

CR 85/GARNETT RD over Sawyer Branch

FairPosted for load

Drew County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI E US 425-MONTONGO · Structure no. 000000000022564

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85/GARNETT RD over Sawyer Branch is a steel other carrying CR 85/GARNETT RD over Sawyer Branch in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 85/GARNETT RD
CrossesSawyer Branch
Location2.0 MI E US 425-MONTONGO
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.74338, -91.79174
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic257 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 85/GARNETT RD over Sawyer Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85/GARNETT RD over Sawyer Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85/GARNETT RD over Sawyer Branch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 85/GARNETT RD over Sawyer Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85/GARNETT RD over Sawyer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.