US Bridges

CR 28 Williamson L over Cool Easy Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI S.E. of Williamson · Structure no. 000000000021432

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 Williamson L over Cool Easy Creek is a steel other carrying CR 28 Williamson L over Cool Easy Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2014. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28 Williamson L
CrossesCool Easy Creek
Location1.5 MI S.E. of Williamson
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.90212, -94.3038
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 28 Williamson L over Cool Easy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 Williamson L over Cool Easy 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 Williamson L over Cool Easy Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 Williamson L over Cool Easy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 Williamson L over Cool Easy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.