US Bridges

Cedar Creek RD over East Cedar Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI W JCT SH307&CR 23 · Structure no. 000000000004619

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek RD over East Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Creek RD over East Cedar Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2008. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCedar Creek RD
CrossesEast Cedar Creek
Location2.8 MI W JCT SH307&CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.13044, -93.48311
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2008
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cedar Creek RD over East Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek RD over East Cedar 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 Cedar Creek RD over East Cedar Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Creek RD over East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek RD over East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.