US Bridges

C.R-12; Mt Carmel over Messers Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Arkansas · 1.7 M. S. JCT Cp. Rd. 112 · Structure no. 000000000021913

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R-12; Mt Carmel over Messers Creek is a steel other carrying C.R-12; Mt Carmel over Messers Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2007. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R-12; Mt Carmel
CrossesMessers Creek
Location1.7 M. S. JCT Cp. Rd. 112
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.02432, -94.06826
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 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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R-12; Mt Carmel over Messers Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R-12; Mt Carmel over Messers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C.R-12; Mt Carmel over Messers Creek carry?

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

How long is C.R-12; Mt Carmel over Messers Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C.R-12; Mt Carmel over Messers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.