US Bridges

CR 376 Benton Co. over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · 3.5 M N Decatur · Structure no. 000000000010645

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,424
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 376 Benton Co. over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 376 Benton Co. over Wolf Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3,424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 376 Benton Co.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.5 M N Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 376
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.38111, -94.47523
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,424 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 376 Benton Co. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 376 Benton Co. over Wolf Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 376 Benton Co. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,424 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 376 Benton Co. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 376 Benton Co. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.