US Bridges

C.R. 249-D-4.75 over Terre Rouge Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 1.8 Ms JCT SH 24PRESCOTT · Structure no. 000000000018825

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 249-D-4.75 over Terre Rouge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 249-D-4.75 over Terre Rouge Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 249-D-4.75
CrossesTerre Rouge Creek
Location1.8 Ms JCT SH 24PRESCOTT
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.76656, -93.27895
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$309,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 249-D-4.75 over Terre Rouge Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 249-D-4.75 over Terre Rouge 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 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 249-D-4.75 over Terre Rouge Creek carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 249-D-4.75 over Terre Rouge Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 249-D-4.75 over Terre Rouge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.