US Bridges

C.R. 17 (co. Line over Branch of Dillard Cr.

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Arkansas · 3 M. West of Nashville · Structure no. 000000000022725

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 17 (co. Line over Branch of Dillard Cr. is a steel other carrying C.R. 17 (co. Line over Branch of Dillard Cr. in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 17 (co. Line
CrossesBranch of Dillard Cr.
Location3 M. West of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.96784, -93.91615
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic140 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. 17 (co. Line over Branch of Dillard Cr. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 17 (co. Line over Branch of Dillard 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. 17 (co. Line over Branch of Dillard Cr. carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 17 (co. Line over Branch of Dillard Cr.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 17 (co. Line over Branch of Dillard Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.