US Bridges

CR 2/CENTRAL Road over Bridge & Little Creeks

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W CO RD 315 · Structure no. 000000000018379

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2/CENTRAL Road over Bridge & Little Creeks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2/CENTRAL Road over Bridge & Little Creeks in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2007. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCR 2/CENTRAL Road
CrossesBridge & Little Creeks
Location1.5 MI W CO RD 315
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates33.89547, -94.2333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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 closed13 mi (21 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 Road over Bridge & Little Creeks built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2/CENTRAL Road over Bridge & Little Creeks in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2/CENTRAL Road over Bridge & Little Creeks carry?

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

How long is CR 2/CENTRAL Road over Bridge & Little Creeks?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2/CENTRAL Road over Bridge & Little Creeks?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.