US Bridges

C.R. 7-DOG Town RD over Branch of Bear Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.6 Mi. S.W. of Dequeen · Structure no. 000000000023414

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
732
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 7-DOG Town RD over Branch of Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 7-DOG Town RD over Branch of Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 7-DOG Town RD
CrossesBranch of Bear Creek
Location1.6 Mi. S.W. of Dequeen
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.02451, -94.36884
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 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 C.R. 7-DOG Town RD over Branch of Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 7-DOG Town RD over Branch of Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 7-DOG Town RD over Branch of Bear Creek carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 7-DOG Town RD over Branch of Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 7-DOG Town RD over Branch of Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.