US Bridges

CR 6/THORNTON RD over Big Belleville Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.9 Miles West JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000021616

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6/THORNTON RD over Big Belleville Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 6/THORNTON RD over Big Belleville 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2014. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCR 6/THORNTON RD
CrossesBig Belleville Creek
Location1.9 Miles West JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates33.9312, -94.20143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 6/THORNTON RD over Big Belleville Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 6/THORNTON RD over Big Belleville 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 6/THORNTON RD over Big Belleville Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 6/THORNTON RD over Big Belleville Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6/THORNTON RD over Big Belleville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.