US Bridges

CR 89 Boone over Branch of Crooked Creek

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · 1 MI North of JCT of US 6 · Structure no. 000000000010700

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 89 Boone over Branch of Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 89 Boone over Branch of Crooked Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 89 Boone
CrossesBranch of Crooked Creek
Location1 MI North of JCT of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates36.23003, -92.92121
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks11%
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 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 89 Boone over Branch of Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 89 Boone over Branch of Crooked 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 89 Boone over Branch of Crooked Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 89 Boone over Branch of Crooked Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 89 Boone over Branch of Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.