US Bridges

SH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50 over Cypress Brake Creek

Good

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI North JCT 64&33 · Structure no. 000000000006014

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50 over Cypress Brake Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50 over Cypress Brake Creek in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50
CrossesCypress Brake Creek
Location2.5 MI North JCT 64&33
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.32896, -91.35781
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2019)
Projected traffic547 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50 over Cypress Brake Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50 over Cypress Brake 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50 over Cypress Brake Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50 over Cypress Brake Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-33/SEC-8/L-2.50 over Cypress Brake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.