US Bridges

CR 283/STONE Co. over N Sylamore Creek

FairPosted for load

Stone County, Arkansas · 0.45 SW SH 9 & 5 · Structure no. 000000000002236

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 283/STONE Co. over N Sylamore Creek is a steel suspension carrying CR 283/STONE Co. over N Sylamore Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 82 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2007. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 283/STONE Co.
CrossesN Sylamore Creek
Location0.45 SW SH 9 & 5
RouteCounty Highway 283
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93564, -92.12109
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic224 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$459,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 283/STONE Co. over N Sylamore Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 283/STONE Co. over N Sylamore 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 283/STONE Co. over N Sylamore Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 283/STONE Co. over N Sylamore Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 283/STONE Co. over N Sylamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.