US Bridges

CR 20 (russell Rd) over Smith Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cleveland County, Arkansas · @jct SH8 Sec 10 Lm 0.68 · Structure no. 0000000000M3353

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
272
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 (russell Rd) over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20 (russell Rd) over Smith Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 72 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20 (russell Rd)
CrossesSmith Creek
Location@jct SH8 Sec 10 Lm 0.68
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.79406, -92.32202
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (1987)
Projected traffic292 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20 (russell Rd) over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 20 (russell Rd) over Smith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 20 (russell Rd) over Smith Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 (russell Rd) over Smith Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 (russell Rd) over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.