US Bridges

CR 2 (central Rd) over Cossatot River

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 3.5 M NW Falls Chapel · Structure no. 000000000018257

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 (central Rd) over Cossatot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2 (central Rd) over Cossatot River in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2007. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2 (central Rd)
CrossesCossatot River
Location3.5 M NW Falls Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.88707, -94.20092
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic274 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Cossatot River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 (central Rd) over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2 (central Rd) over Cossatot River carry?

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

How long is CR 2 (central Rd) over Cossatot River?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 (central Rd) over Cossatot River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.