US Bridges

C.R.19 -E - 2.53 over Terre Rouge Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2 MI NE of Old Washington · Structure no. 000000000022156

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.19 -E - 2.53 over Terre Rouge Creek is a steel culvert carrying C.R.19 -E - 2.53 over Terre Rouge Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.19 -E - 2.53
CrossesTerre Rouge Creek
Location2 MI NE of Old Washington
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.78657, -93.64077
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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.19 -E - 2.53 over Terre Rouge Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.19 -E - 2.53 over Terre Rouge 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does C.R.19 -E - 2.53 over Terre Rouge Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.19 -E - 2.53 over Terre Rouge Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns C.R.19 -E - 2.53 over Terre Rouge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.