US Bridges

CR287-H-OLD Miltry over England Creek

FairPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1 Mile S of Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000022082

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR287-H-OLD Miltry over England Creek is a steel other carrying CR287-H-OLD Miltry over England Creek in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR287-H-OLD Miltry
CrossesEngland Creek
Location1 Mile S of Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway 287
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53625, -90.72082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (1987)
Projected traffic98 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 CR287-H-OLD Miltry over England Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR287-H-OLD Miltry over England 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 CR287-H-OLD Miltry over England Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR287-H-OLD Miltry over England Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR287-H-OLD Miltry over England Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.