US Bridges

SH 24- 01- 8.50 over Little Cossatot River

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · .75 MI W of Lockburg · Structure no. 000000000003435

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

About this bridge

SH 24- 01- 8.50 over Little Cossatot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24- 01- 8.50 over Little Cossatot River 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 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2028. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 24- 01- 8.50
CrossesLittle Cossatot River
Location.75 MI W of Lockburg
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates33.96818, -94.20165
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
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 24- 01- 8.50 over Little Cossatot River built?

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

What condition is SH 24- 01- 8.50 over Little Cossatot River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 24- 01- 8.50 over Little Cossatot River carry?

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

How long is SH 24- 01- 8.50 over Little Cossatot River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24- 01- 8.50 over Little Cossatot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.