US Bridges

Mccray Ridge RD over Little Chickalah Crkb

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · 0.21 MI N JCT SH27&CR41 · Structure no. 000000000020619

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccray Ridge RD over Little Chickalah Crkb is a steel other carrying Mccray Ridge RD over Little Chickalah Crkb in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccray Ridge RD
CrossesLittle Chickalah Crkb
Location0.21 MI N JCT SH27&CR41
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates35.16761, -93.27567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccray Ridge RD over Little Chickalah Crkb built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccray Ridge RD over Little Chickalah Crkb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Mccray Ridge RD over Little Chickalah Crkb carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccray Ridge RD over Little Chickalah Crkb?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Mccray Ridge RD over Little Chickalah Crkb?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.