US Bridges

CR 2 Central 16.53 over Clear Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI E Horatio · Structure no. 000000000019756

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 Central 16.53 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2 Central 16.53 over Clear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,069 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 2 Central 16.53
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.25 MI E Horatio
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates33.935, -94.31983
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2 Central 16.53 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 Central 16.53 over Clear Creek 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 16.53 over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 2 Central 16.53 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 2 Central 16.53 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.