US Bridges

CR 2 - G over Brushy Branch

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 4 MI N of Ravenden Spring · Structure no. 000000000023253

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 - G over Brushy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2 - G over Brushy Branch in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2 - G
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location4 MI N of Ravenden Spring
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.3733, -91.24466
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2 - G over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 - G over Brushy Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2 - G over Brushy Branch carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 2 - G over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 - G over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.