US Bridges

SH 299 SEC.02-9.50 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 7.0 MI W of Bluff City · Structure no. 000000000005488

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 299 SEC.02-9.50 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 299 SEC.02-9.50 over Cypress Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 299 SEC.02-9.50
CrossesCypress Creek
Location7.0 MI W of Bluff City
RouteState Highway 299
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.66974, -93.20333
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic128 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 299 SEC.02-9.50 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 299 SEC.02-9.50 over Cypress 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 299 SEC.02-9.50 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 299 SEC.02-9.50 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 299 SEC.02-9.50 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.