US Bridges

Smith Crossing RD over Rocky Cypress CR

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · .62 N JCT SH 10 & CR65 · Structure no. 000000000004345

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Crossing RD over Rocky Cypress CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Crossing RD over Rocky Cypress CR in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Crossing RD
CrossesRocky Cypress CR
Location.62 N JCT SH 10 & CR65
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.051, -92.846
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 Smith Crossing RD over Rocky Cypress CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Crossing RD over Rocky Cypress CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Crossing RD over Rocky Cypress CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Smith Crossing RD over Rocky Cypress CR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Crossing RD over Rocky Cypress CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.