US Bridges

Old Almyra Way-Cr over Cherry Creek

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N SH 130-ALMYRA · Structure no. 000000000003375

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Almyra Way-Cr over Cherry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Almyra Way-Cr over Cherry Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Almyra Way-Cr
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.4 MI N SH 130-ALMYRA
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates34.39238, -91.40872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic176 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 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 Old Almyra Way-Cr over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Almyra Way-Cr over Cherry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Almyra Way-Cr over Cherry Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Almyra Way-Cr over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Almyra Way-Cr over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.