US Bridges

CR 960 - C over Birch Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI E HWY 49 & CR 44 · Structure no. 000000000023338

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 960 - C over Birch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 960 - C over Birch Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 960 - C
CrossesBirch Creek
Location1.7 MI E HWY 49 & CR 44
RouteCounty Highway 960
Coordinates35.95106, -90.53831
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2031
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 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 960 - C over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 960 - C over Birch 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 960 - C over Birch Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 960 - C over Birch Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 960 - C over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.