US Bridges

CR 85/GARNETT RD over Upper Cutoff Creek

GoodPosted for load

Drew County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI W SH 83-COLEMAN · Structure no. 000000000022926

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85/GARNETT RD over Upper Cutoff Creek is a steel other carrying CR 85/GARNETT RD over Upper Cutoff Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 85/GARNETT RD
CrossesUpper Cutoff Creek
Location3.7 MI W SH 83-COLEMAN
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates33.77255, -91.7947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic106 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Upper Cutoff Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85/GARNETT RD over Upper Cutoff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85/GARNETT RD over Upper Cutoff Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 85/GARNETT RD over Upper Cutoff Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85/GARNETT RD over Upper Cutoff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.