US Bridges

CR 2-CENTRAL-16.90 over Blue Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · .5MI E .5MI So of Horato · Structure no. 000000000004047

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2-CENTRAL-16.90 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2-CENTRAL-16.90 over Blue Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 2-CENTRAL-16.90
CrossesBlue Creek
Location.5MI E .5MI So of Horato
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates33.93519, -94.326
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 CR 2-CENTRAL-16.90 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2-CENTRAL-16.90 over Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2-CENTRAL-16.90 over Blue Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2-CENTRAL-16.90 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 2-CENTRAL-16.90 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.