US Bridges

CR 1 - H Blk Ferry over Bradley Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI S Jt CR 1 & SH 90 · Structure no. 000000000022381

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
714
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 - H Blk Ferry over Bradley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1 - H Blk Ferry over Bradley Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1 - H Blk Ferry
CrossesBradley Creek
Location2.6 MI S Jt CR 1 & SH 90
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.30897, -91.11334
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2018)
Projected traffic92 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1 - H Blk Ferry over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 - H Blk Ferry over Bradley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1 - H Blk Ferry over Bradley Creek carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 - H Blk Ferry over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 - H Blk Ferry over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.