US Bridges

CR 70-80000-D-6.93 over Cossatot River

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 6.93 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000018473

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70-80000-D-6.93 over Cossatot River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 70-80000-D-6.93 over Cossatot River in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 70-80000-D-6.93
CrossesCossatot River
Location6.93 MI E JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.11058, -94.20637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1987)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70-80000-D-6.93 over Cossatot River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70-80000-D-6.93 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70-80000-D-6.93 over Cossatot River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 70-80000-D-6.93 over Cossatot River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70-80000-D-6.93 over Cossatot River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.