US Bridges

CO RD 201 (valley over Bellah Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.5 M S of Gillham · Structure no. 000000000004640

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 201 (valley over Bellah Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 201 (valley over Bellah Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2009. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 201 (valley
CrossesBellah Creek
Location1.5 M S of Gillham
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates34.15819, -94.33157
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2009
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 201 (valley over Bellah Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 201 (valley over Bellah 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD 201 (valley over Bellah Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 201 (valley over Bellah Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 201 (valley over Bellah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.