US Bridges

CR 12 Johnson Brid over Relief Str

Poor

Sevier County, Arkansas · 3.28 MI W JCT CO RD 39 · Structure no. 000000000019744

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 Johnson Brid over Relief Str is a steel culvert carrying CR 12 Johnson Brid over Relief Str in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2007. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 12 Johnson Brid
CrossesRelief Str
Location3.28 MI W JCT CO RD 39
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates34.06351, -94.37546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 Johnson Brid over Relief Str built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 Johnson Brid over Relief Str in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 Johnson Brid over Relief Str carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 Johnson Brid over Relief Str?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 12 Johnson Brid over Relief Str?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.