US Bridges

CR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd) over Big Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 4.25 M N Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000000011763

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd) over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd) over Big Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2007. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd)
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.25 M N Jonesboro
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates35.88661, -90.7318
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2018)
Projected traffic191 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd) over Big 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd) over Big Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd) over Big Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31-E(DUNCAN Rd) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.