US Bridges

C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD over Little Cossatot River

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI W Lockesburg · Structure no. 000000000016902

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD over Little Cossatot River is a steel truss - thru carrying C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD over Little Cossatot River in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 117 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R 139-H(WILDWOOD
CrossesLittle Cossatot River
Location0.75 MI W Lockesburg
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.97503, -94.20483
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD over Little Cossatot River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD over Little Cossatot 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 2024.

How much traffic does C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD over Little Cossatot River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD over Little Cossatot River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD over Little Cossatot River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.