US Bridges

CR 15 Farm to Mkt over Branch of Cossatot

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · .7 MI N JCT SH 329 · Structure no. 000000000016852

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 Farm to Mkt over Branch of Cossatot is a concrete culvert carrying CR 15 Farm to Mkt over Branch of Cossatot in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15 Farm to Mkt
CrossesBranch of Cossatot
Location.7 MI N JCT SH 329
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.00323, -94.24765
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 15 Farm to Mkt over Branch of Cossatot built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 Farm to Mkt over Branch of Cossatot 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 15 Farm to Mkt over Branch of Cossatot carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 Farm to Mkt over Branch of Cossatot?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 15 Farm to Mkt over Branch of Cossatot?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.