US Bridges

C.R.47-D (old Dier over Woolsey CR

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.4 M W of Howard CO Line · Structure no. 000000000021841

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.47-D (old Dier over Woolsey CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying C.R.47-D (old Dier over Woolsey CR in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.47-D (old Dier
CrossesWoolsey CR
Location1.4 M W of Howard CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.10189, -94.11117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C.R.47-D (old Dier over Woolsey CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.47-D (old Dier over Woolsey CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C.R.47-D (old Dier over Woolsey CR carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.47-D (old Dier over Woolsey CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.47-D (old Dier over Woolsey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.