US Bridges

CR 49 (ladd Bridge over Almond Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 4.02 MI E Inter SH71 · Structure no. 000000000019854

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49 (ladd Bridge over Almond Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 49 (ladd Bridge over Almond Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 49 (ladd Bridge
CrossesAlmond Creek
Location4.02 MI E Inter SH71
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.15026, -94.25491
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
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
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 49 (ladd Bridge over Almond Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49 (ladd Bridge over Almond Creek 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 49 (ladd Bridge over Almond Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 49 (ladd Bridge over Almond Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 49 (ladd Bridge over Almond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.