US Bridges

CR 52/ Cato Rd. over Persimmon Branch

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S JCT SH 89 · Structure no. 000000000023950

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52/ Cato Rd. over Persimmon Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 52/ Cato Rd. over Persimmon Branch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2017. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 52/ Cato Rd.
CrossesPersimmon Branch
Location0.3 MI S JCT SH 89
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95225, -92.25265
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic275 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 52/ Cato Rd. over Persimmon Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52/ Cato Rd. over Persimmon Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52/ Cato Rd. over Persimmon Branch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 52/ Cato Rd. over Persimmon Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52/ Cato Rd. over Persimmon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.