US Bridges

Stone CR 86 over Roasting Ear Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI SW of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000004740

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone CR 86 over Roasting Ear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone CR 86 over Roasting Ear Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2014. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStone CR 86
CrossesRoasting Ear Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates35.94906, -92.28313
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2018)
Projected traffic311 by 2014
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stone CR 86 over Roasting Ear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone CR 86 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stone CR 86 over Roasting Ear Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stone CR 86 over Roasting Ear Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stone CR 86 over Roasting Ear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.