US Bridges

C.R.273 Runnels RD over Sycamore CR

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 2.73 MI E JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000023730

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.273 Runnels RD over Sycamore CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R.273 Runnels RD over Sycamore CR in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.273 Runnels RD
CrossesSycamore CR
Location2.73 MI E JCT US 70
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.04675, -94.14511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R.273 Runnels RD over Sycamore CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.273 Runnels RD over Sycamore CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does C.R.273 Runnels RD over Sycamore CR carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.273 Runnels RD over Sycamore CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.273 Runnels RD over Sycamore CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.