US Bridges

CR 839-G over Brushy Creek Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · JCT CO Rds 839 & 840 · Structure no. 000000000023497

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 839-G over Brushy Creek Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 839-G over Brushy Creek Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 839-G
CrossesBrushy Creek Ditch
LocationJCT CO Rds 839 & 840
RouteCounty Highway 839
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54364, -90.89166
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 CR 839-G over Brushy Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 839-G over Brushy Creek Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 839-G over Brushy Creek Ditch carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 839-G over Brushy Creek Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 839-G over Brushy Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.