US Bridges

Fdr 33 over W Fk Big Cedar Crk

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 8.8 MI N of HWY 270 · Structure no. 080908000003132

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 33 over W Fk Big Cedar Crk is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 33 over W Fk Big Cedar Crk in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 33
CrossesW Fk Big Cedar Crk
Location8.8 MI N of HWY 270
RouteFederal Lands Road 33
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77022, -93.81519
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 33 over W Fk Big Cedar Crk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 33 over W Fk Big Cedar Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 33 over W Fk Big Cedar Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 33 over W Fk Big Cedar Crk?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 33 over W Fk Big Cedar Crk?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.