US Bridges

Cr. 2 Central Rd. over Bridge Creek Relief #2

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 4.5 Mi. NW Falls Chapel · Structure no. 000000000004857

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 2 Central Rd. over Bridge Creek Relief #2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 2 Central Rd. over Bridge Creek Relief #2 in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2022. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 2 Central Rd.
CrossesBridge Creek Relief #2
Location4.5 Mi. NW Falls Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.88875, -94.21306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic747 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Rd. over Bridge Creek Relief #2 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 2 Central Rd. over Bridge Creek Relief #2 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 2 Central Rd. over Bridge Creek Relief #2 carry?

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

How long is Cr. 2 Central Rd. over Bridge Creek Relief #2?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 2 Central Rd. over Bridge Creek Relief #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.