US Bridges

CR 2 - G over Bishop Branch

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 7.42 MI NW Ravenden Sprgs · Structure no. 000000000023254

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

About this bridge

CR 2 - G over Bishop Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2 - G over Bishop 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 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 2 - G
CrossesBishop Branch
Location7.42 MI NW Ravenden Sprgs
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates36.39623, -91.26446
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Bishop Branch built?

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

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

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

About 273 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 - G over Bishop Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 - G over Bishop Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.