US Bridges

CR 83/STONE County over Roasting Ear Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N SH 66 · Structure no. 000000000004639

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 83/STONE County over Roasting Ear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 83/STONE County over Roasting Ear Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2009. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 83/STONE County
CrossesRoasting Ear Creek
Location1.5 MI N SH 66
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates35.91316, -92.2454
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic199 by 2009
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 83/STONE County over Roasting Ear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 83/STONE County over Roasting Ear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 83/STONE County over Roasting Ear Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 83/STONE County over Roasting Ear Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 83/STONE County over Roasting Ear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.