US Bridges

Rena Road over Lee Creek-Van Buren

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.28 MI E I-40 · Structure no. 000000000004722

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rena Road over Lee Creek-Van Buren is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rena Road over Lee Creek-Van Buren in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2038. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRena Road
CrossesLee Creek-Van Buren
Location0.28 MI E I-40
RouteCity Street 48400
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46413, -94.38945
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rena Road over Lee Creek-Van Buren built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rena Road over Lee Creek-Van Buren 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rena Road over Lee Creek-Van Buren carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rena Road over Lee Creek-Van Buren?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rena Road over Lee Creek-Van Buren?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.