US Bridges

CR 43 Boone over Sugarloaf Creek

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 2 Miles West of Lead Hill · Structure no. 000000000022606

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 Boone over Sugarloaf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 43 Boone over Sugarloaf Creek in Boone 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 43 Boone
CrossesSugarloaf Creek
Location2 Miles West of Lead Hill
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates36.40971, -92.95441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 43 Boone over Sugarloaf Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 43 Boone over Sugarloaf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 43 Boone over Sugarloaf Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 Boone over Sugarloaf Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 Boone over Sugarloaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.