US Bridges

CR 19 Melrose RD over Woolsey Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 4.45 MI SW JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000021587

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 Melrose RD over Woolsey Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 19 Melrose RD over Woolsey Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 19 Melrose RD
CrossesWoolsey Creek
Location4.45 MI SW JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates33.87459, -94.18659
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2018)
Projected traffic216 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 19 Melrose RD over Woolsey Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 Melrose RD over Woolsey 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 19 Melrose RD over Woolsey Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 Melrose RD over Woolsey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 19 Melrose RD over Woolsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.