US Bridges

CR 450 - I over Creek

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 3.7 W of Piggott · Structure no. 000000000023570

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 - I over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 450 - I over Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 889 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 450 - I
CrossesCreek
Location3.7 W of Piggott
RouteCounty Highway 450
Coordinates36.37515, -90.25105
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2018)
Projected traffic373 by 2007
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 450 - I over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 - I over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does CR 450 - I over Creek carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 - I over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 450 - I over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.