US Bridges

CR8/LAFFERTY Tr. over E. Lafferty Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI SE SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000024346

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR8/LAFFERTY Tr. over E. Lafferty Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR8/LAFFERTY Tr. over E. Lafferty Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR8/LAFFERTY Tr.
CrossesE. Lafferty Creek
Location2.5 MI SE SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93889, -91.78806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2018)
Projected traffic26 by 2007
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR8/LAFFERTY Tr. over E. Lafferty Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR8/LAFFERTY Tr. over E. Lafferty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR8/LAFFERTY Tr. over E. Lafferty Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR8/LAFFERTY Tr. over E. Lafferty Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR8/LAFFERTY Tr. over E. Lafferty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.