US Bridges

CR 57/SANDERLIN RD over Flat Branch

FairPosted for load

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.19 MI N US 278-WILMAR · Structure no. 000000000023157

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
1982 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 57/SANDERLIN RD over Flat Branch is a steel other carrying CR 57/SANDERLIN RD over Flat Branch in Drew 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 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2002. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 57/SANDERLIN RD
CrossesFlat Branch
Location0.19 MI N US 278-WILMAR
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.62795, -91.94276
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (1982)
Projected traffic92 by 2002
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 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 57/SANDERLIN RD over Flat Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 57/SANDERLIN RD over Flat 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 57/SANDERLIN RD over Flat Branch carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 57/SANDERLIN RD over Flat Branch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 57/SANDERLIN RD over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.