US Bridges

CR 36 Benton Co. over Spavinaw Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 3 MI S. E. of Gravette · Structure no. 000000000022097

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 Benton Co. over Spavinaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 36 Benton Co. over Spavinaw Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 36 Benton Co.
CrossesSpavinaw Creek
Location3 MI S. E. of Gravette
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39909, -94.38447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 36 Benton Co. over Spavinaw Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 Benton Co. over Spavinaw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 36 Benton Co. over Spavinaw Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 Benton Co. over Spavinaw Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 Benton Co. over Spavinaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.