US Bridges

CR 204 - G over Big Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2 MI SW of Gibson · Structure no. 000000000004322

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 204 - G over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 204 - G over Big Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2007. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 204 - G
CrossesBig Creek
Location2 MI SW of Gibson
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates35.7637, -90.85366
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2018)
Projected traffic191 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 204 - G over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 204 - G over Big 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 204 - G over Big Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 204 - G over Big Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 204 - G over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.