US Bridges

Cypress St. over Carr Lake Relief

PoorPosted for load

Prairie County, Arkansas · .23 M W White River · Structure no. 000000000001626

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
715 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress St. over Carr Lake Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Cypress St. over Carr Lake Relief in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,991 by 2022. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCypress St.
CrossesCarr Lake Relief
Location.23 M W White River
RouteCity Street 14340
Coordinates34.7905, -91.44956
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadH 15
Structure length715 ft (217.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2018)
Projected traffic2,991 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress St. over Carr Lake Relief built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress St. over Carr Lake Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress St. over Carr Lake Relief carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress St. over Carr Lake Relief?

The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress St. over Carr Lake Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.