US Bridges

C.R.47-D(OLD Dierk over Sycamore CR

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI W JCT CO RD 49 · Structure no. 000000000016886

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.47-D(OLD Dierk over Sycamore CR is a concrete slab carrying C.R.47-D(OLD Dierk over Sycamore CR in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.47-D(OLD Dierk
CrossesSycamore CR
Location3.4 MI W JCT CO RD 49
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.08991, -94.13853
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 C.R.47-D(OLD Dierk over Sycamore CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.47-D(OLD Dierk over Sycamore CR 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 C.R.47-D(OLD Dierk over Sycamore CR carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.47-D(OLD Dierk over Sycamore CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.47-D(OLD Dierk over Sycamore CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.