US Bridges

CR 83 E Cocklebur over Mill Creek

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI N SH 38 · Structure no. 000000000004650

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 83 E Cocklebur over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 83 E Cocklebur over Mill Creek in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 83 E Cocklebur
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.6 MI N SH 38
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates35.0205, -91.91011
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 83 E Cocklebur over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 83 E Cocklebur over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 83 E Cocklebur over Mill Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 83 E Cocklebur over Mill Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 83 E Cocklebur over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.