US Bridges

C.R. 12 (mt Carmel over Branch of Messers CR

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 6.0 MI SW of Dierks · Structure no. 000000000013901

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 12 (mt Carmel over Branch of Messers CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying C.R. 12 (mt Carmel over Branch of Messers CR in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 12 (mt Carmel
CrossesBranch of Messers CR
Location6.0 MI SW of Dierks
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.03019, -94.06845
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2018)
Projected traffic226 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 12 (mt Carmel over Branch of Messers CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 12 (mt Carmel over Branch of Messers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 12 (mt Carmel over Branch of Messers CR carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 12 (mt Carmel over Branch of Messers CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 12 (mt Carmel over Branch of Messers CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.