US Bridges

CR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr over Eleven Pt. River

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 9.9 MI E Ravenden Springs · Structure no. 000000000004554

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,072
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr over Eleven Pt. River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr over Eleven Pt. River in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr
CrossesEleven Pt. River
Location9.9 MI E Ravenden Springs
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates36.29099, -91.10067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,072 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 CR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr over Eleven Pt. River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr over Eleven Pt. River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr over Eleven Pt. River carry?

About 1,072 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr over Eleven Pt. River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4-H(BLACKS Ferr over Eleven Pt. River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.