US Bridges

CR 523 - C over Locust Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Arkansas · .40 MI West of US 49 · Structure no. 000000000021405

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 523 - C over Locust Creek is a steel other carrying CR 523 - C over Locust Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 523 - C
CrossesLocust Creek
Location.40 MI West of US 49
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11105, -90.45049
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2018)
Projected traffic222 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 523 - C over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 523 - C over Locust 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 523 - C over Locust Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 523 - C over Locust Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 523 - C over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.