US Bridges

C.R. 2 Zone E-3.85 over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.5 M S W Gurnsey · Structure no. 000000000021894

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 2 Zone E-3.85 over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying C.R. 2 Zone E-3.85 over Flat Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 86 years old, older 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 2 Zone E-3.85
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.5 M S W Gurnsey
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.65822, -93.70425
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 C.R. 2 Zone E-3.85 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is C.R. 2 Zone E-3.85 over Flat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 2 Zone E-3.85 over Flat Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 2 Zone E-3.85 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 2 Zone E-3.85 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.