US Bridges

CR 12/HANDCOCK RD over Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI W SH 133 · Structure no. 000000000021809

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12/HANDCOCK RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 12/HANDCOCK RD over Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2009. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 12/HANDCOCK RD
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI W SH 133
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates33.23984, -91.96732
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2009
Trucks4%
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 CR 12/HANDCOCK RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12/HANDCOCK RD over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 12/HANDCOCK RD over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 12/HANDCOCK RD over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 12/HANDCOCK RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.