US Bridges

CR 2/STONE County over Meadow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Stone County, Arkansas · 5.8 MI N. of SH 110 · Structure no. 000000000022479

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,024
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2/STONE County over Meadow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 2/STONE County over Meadow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2023. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 2/STONE County
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location5.8 MI N. of SH 110
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates35.76976, -92.34778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2/STONE County over Meadow Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 2/STONE County over Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2/STONE County over Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 2/STONE County over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2/STONE County over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.