US Bridges

CR 2-G(BELLAH Cem) over Young Branch

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 9.69 MI NW Ravenden Sprgs · Structure no. 000000000023255

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

About this bridge

CR 2-G(BELLAH Cem) over Young Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2-G(BELLAH Cem) over Young 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 2-G(BELLAH Cem)
CrossesYoung Branch
Location9.69 MI NW Ravenden Sprgs
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates36.4205, -91.28077
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2007
Trucks0%
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(BELLAH Cem) over Young Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 2-G(BELLAH Cem) over Young 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(BELLAH Cem) over Young Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 2-G(BELLAH Cem) over Young Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2-G(BELLAH Cem) over Young Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.