US Bridges

SH 24 SEC.01-8.05 over Cossatot River Relief

Poor

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.50 MI W of Locksburg · Structure no. 000000000003434

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 SEC.01-8.05 over Cossatot River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 SEC.01-8.05 over Cossatot River Relief in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2028. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 24 SEC.01-8.05
CrossesCossatot River Relief
Location1.50 MI W of Locksburg
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates33.96832, -94.2094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2018)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$398,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 24 SEC.01-8.05 over Cossatot River Relief built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 24 SEC.01-8.05 over Cossatot River Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 24 SEC.01-8.05 over Cossatot River Relief carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 SEC.01-8.05 over Cossatot River Relief?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 SEC.01-8.05 over Cossatot River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.