US Bridges

CR 745 -D over Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI S of School ST · Structure no. 000000000023498

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 745 -D over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 745 -D over Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 745 -D
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI S of School ST
RouteCounty Highway 745
Coordinates35.88682, -90.62185
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic579 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 745 -D over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 745 -D over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 745 -D over Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 745 -D over 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 745 -D over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.