US Bridges

CR948 - Lm 1.29 over Thompson Creek

FairPosted for load

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E of SH 49 · Structure no. 0000000000M4002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR948 - Lm 1.29 over Thompson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR948 - Lm 1.29 over Thompson 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR948 - Lm 1.29
CrossesThompson Creek
Location1.3 MI E of SH 49
RouteCounty Highway 948
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.92196, -90.554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 CR948 - Lm 1.29 over Thompson Creek built?

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

What condition is CR948 - Lm 1.29 over Thompson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR948 - Lm 1.29 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR948 - Lm 1.29 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR948 - Lm 1.29 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.