US Bridges

CR 957 - C over Thompson Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI E of Brookland · Structure no. 000000000021689

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 957 - C over Thompson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 957 - C over Thompson Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 957 - C
CrossesThompson Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Brookland
RouteCounty Highway 957
Coordinates35.90106, -90.53265
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 957 - C over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 957 - C over Thompson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 957 - C over Thompson Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 957 - C over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 957 - C over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.