US Bridges

CR 56/CLEBURNE Co. over Hill Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 1.3 M W CR 382 & CR 56 · Structure no. 000000000011442

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56/CLEBURNE Co. over Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 56/CLEBURNE Co. over Hill Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2007. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 56/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesHill Creek
Location1.3 M W CR 382 & CR 56
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.67228, -92.15541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2018)
Projected traffic68 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 56/CLEBURNE Co. over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56/CLEBURNE Co. over Hill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 56/CLEBURNE Co. over Hill Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 56/CLEBURNE Co. over Hill Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56/CLEBURNE Co. over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.