US Bridges

CR 50-D (s. Mosely over Forky Deer Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · .72 MI N JCT CO RD 16 · Structure no. 000000000019740

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50-D (s. Mosely over Forky Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 50-D (s. Mosely over Forky Deer Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 50-D (s. Mosely
CrossesForky Deer Creek
Location.72 MI N JCT CO RD 16
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates33.42253, -93.9432
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2018)
Projected traffic368 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 50-D (s. Mosely over Forky Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50-D (s. Mosely over Forky Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50-D (s. Mosely over Forky Deer Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 50-D (s. Mosely over Forky Deer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 50-D (s. Mosely over Forky Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.