US Bridges

CR279(DILLARD Crkr over Dillard Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Arkansas · 1 MI N Mineral Springs · Structure no. 000000000022112

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR279(DILLARD Crkr over Dillard Creek is a steel other carrying CR279(DILLARD Crkr over Dillard Creek in Howard 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR279(DILLARD Crkr
CrossesDillard Creek
Location1 MI N Mineral Springs
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.89825, -93.91443
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR279(DILLARD Crkr over Dillard Creek built?

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

What condition is CR279(DILLARD Crkr over Dillard 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR279(DILLARD Crkr over Dillard Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR279(DILLARD Crkr over Dillard Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR279(DILLARD Crkr over Dillard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.