US Bridges

C.R. 2 Central Rd. over Branch of Cool Easy Cr.

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 2 MI E.1 Mi.So.Of HORATI0 · Structure no. 000000000023234

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 2 Central Rd. over Branch of Cool Easy Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 2 Central Rd. over Branch of Cool Easy Cr. in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 2 Central Rd.
CrossesBranch of Cool Easy Cr.
Location2 MI E.1 Mi.So.Of HORATI0
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.91698, -94.29359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic748 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. 2 Central Rd. over Branch of Cool Easy Cr. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 2 Central Rd. over Branch of Cool Easy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 2 Central Rd. over Branch of Cool Easy Cr. carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 2 Central Rd. over Branch of Cool Easy Cr.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 2 Central Rd. over Branch of Cool Easy Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.