US Bridges

C. R. 55 -B-1.42 over Little Terre Rouge Ck

FairPosted for load

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2 MI N Emmet · Structure no. 000000000020500

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 55 -B-1.42 over Little Terre Rouge Ck is a steel other carrying C. R. 55 -B-1.42 over Little Terre Rouge Ck in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesC. R. 55 -B-1.42
CrossesLittle Terre Rouge Ck
Location2 MI N Emmet
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.74907, -93.47862
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 55 -B-1.42 over Little Terre Rouge Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 55 -B-1.42 over Little Terre Rouge Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does C. R. 55 -B-1.42 over Little Terre Rouge Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 55 -B-1.42 over Little Terre Rouge Ck?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 55 -B-1.42 over Little Terre Rouge Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.