US Bridges

CR 49-LADD Bridge over Cassatot River

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI E of King · Structure no. 000000000005474

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49-LADD Bridge over Cassatot River is a concrete slab carrying CR 49-LADD Bridge over Cassatot River in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 49-LADD Bridge
CrossesCassatot River
Location4.0 MI E of King
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.14482, -94.2387
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 49-LADD Bridge over Cassatot River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49-LADD Bridge over Cassatot 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 49-LADD Bridge over Cassatot River carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 49-LADD Bridge over Cassatot River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 49-LADD Bridge over Cassatot River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.