US Bridges

CR 26 Boone over Bushy Creek

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 3.04 MI East of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000022703

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
707
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 Boone over Bushy Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 26 Boone over Bushy Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 26 Boone
CrossesBushy Creek
Location3.04 MI East of SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates36.48261, -93.06657
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2018)
Projected traffic800 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 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 26 Boone over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 Boone over Bushy 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 26 Boone over Bushy Creek carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 Boone over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 26 Boone over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.