US Bridges

CR 508 - a over White Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 1 MI SE of Rector · Structure no. 000000000021644

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 508 - a over White Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 508 - a over White Walnut Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 508 - a
CrossesWhite Walnut Creek
Location1 MI SE of Rector
RouteCounty Highway 508
Coordinates36.24457, -90.26601
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 508 - a over White Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 508 - a over White Walnut 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 508 - a over White Walnut Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 508 - a over White Walnut Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 508 - a over White Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.