US Bridges

C.R.35 Bellah Mine over Bellah Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.73 M.W. of U.S. 71 Jct. · Structure no. 000000000022974

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.35 Bellah Mine over Bellah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R.35 Bellah Mine over Bellah Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.35 Bellah Mine
CrossesBellah Creek
Location1.73 M.W. of U.S. 71 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.14273, -94.3432
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2018)
Projected traffic274 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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.35 Bellah Mine over Bellah Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.35 Bellah Mine over Bellah 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C.R.35 Bellah Mine over Bellah Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.35 Bellah Mine over Bellah Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.35 Bellah Mine over Bellah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.