US Bridges

CR 847 - B over Locust Creek Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 2.75 Miles E of Paragould · Structure no. 000000000021673

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 847 - B over Locust Creek Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 847 - B over Locust Creek Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 847 - B
CrossesLocust Creek Ditch
Location2.75 Miles E of Paragould
RouteCounty Highway 847
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.08161, -90.4084
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2018)
Projected traffic956 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 847 - B over Locust Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 847 - B over Locust Creek Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 847 - B over Locust Creek Ditch carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 847 - B over Locust Creek Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 847 - B over Locust Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.