US Bridges

Fdr 776 over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 17.0MI W of Fdr 519 · Structure no. 080908000003134

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 776 over Big Cedar Creek is a wood or timber other carrying Fdr 776 over Big Cedar Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 75 by 1998. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 776
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location17.0MI W of Fdr 519
RouteFederal Lands Road 776
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77217, -93.81807
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 1998
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 776 over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 776 over Big Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 776 over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 776 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 776 over Big Cedar Creek?

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