US Bridges

CR 304 E Magnolia over Branch of Bellville CR

PoorPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1 MI So of Locksburg · Structure no. 000000000020440

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 304 E Magnolia over Branch of Bellville CR is a steel other carrying CR 304 E Magnolia over Branch of Bellville CR 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 304 E Magnolia
CrossesBranch of Bellville CR
Location1 MI So of Locksburg
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates33.94693, -94.16226
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: 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 rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic87 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 304 E Magnolia over Branch of Bellville CR built?

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

What condition is CR 304 E Magnolia over Branch of Bellville CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 304 E Magnolia over Branch of Bellville CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 304 E Magnolia over Branch of Bellville CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 304 E Magnolia over Branch of Bellville CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.