US Bridges

CR 45 Boone over Branch

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Arkansas · 1MI So JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000010694

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 Boone over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 45 Boone over Branch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 45 Boone
CrossesBranch
Location1MI So JCT SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39254, -92.89761
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
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 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 CR 45 Boone over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 Boone over Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 45 Boone over Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 45 Boone over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45 Boone over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.