US Bridges

C.R. 271 over Hale Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · .04 MI JCT CO RD 47 · Structure no. 000000000024143

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 271 over Hale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 271 over Hale Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 271
CrossesHale Creek
Location.04 MI JCT CO RD 47
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.07813, -94.18589
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck96 ft (29.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (1997)
Projected traffic17 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 271 over Hale Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 271 over Hale Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does C.R. 271 over Hale Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 271 over Hale Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 271 over Hale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.