US Bridges

CR 248/E (ottawa R over Pepper Creek

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI N JCT CR45 · Structure no. 000000000021995

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 248/E (ottawa R over Pepper Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 248/E (ottawa R over Pepper Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 248/E (ottawa R
CrossesPepper Creek
Location1.75 MI N JCT CR45
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.09345, -94.2936
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 248/E (ottawa R over Pepper Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 248/E (ottawa R over Pepper 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 248/E (ottawa R over Pepper Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 248/E (ottawa R over Pepper Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 248/E (ottawa R over Pepper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.