US Bridges

CR 13 Red Bridge R over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.95 MI W JCT CO RD 15 · Structure no. 000000000020410

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 Red Bridge R over Greasy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 13 Red Bridge R over Greasy 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 13 Red Bridge R
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location1.95 MI W JCT CO RD 15
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates33.94874, -94.29144
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic606 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 Red Bridge R over Greasy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 13 Red Bridge R over Greasy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 13 Red Bridge R over Greasy Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 Red Bridge R over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 Red Bridge R over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.