US Bridges

CR 13 over Cat Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.6 Mi. SE SH 56 · Structure no. 000000000024110

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Cat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 13 over Cat Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesCat Creek
Location2.6 Mi. SE SH 56
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates36.09193, -92.12028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (1987)
Projected traffic82 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 CR 13 over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Cat 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Cat Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Cat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.