US Bridges

CR 238-F Bonanza over Br. of Point Cedar CR

FairPosted for load

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.39 So of SH84 · Structure no. 000000000013849

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 238-F Bonanza over Br. of Point Cedar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 238-F Bonanza over Br. of Point Cedar CR in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 238-F Bonanza
CrossesBr. of Point Cedar CR
Location1.39 So of SH84
RouteCounty Highway 238
Coordinates34.32284, -93.28786
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.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 238-F Bonanza over Br. of Point Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 238-F Bonanza over Br. of Point Cedar CR 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 CR 238-F Bonanza over Br. of Point Cedar CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 238-F Bonanza over Br. of Point Cedar CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 238-F Bonanza over Br. of Point Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.