US Bridges

CR89/PLANTERSVILLE over Handly Creek

FairPosted for load

Drew County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI W US 425-MONTONGO · Structure no. 000000000022340

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR89/PLANTERSVILLE over Handly Creek is a steel other carrying CR89/PLANTERSVILLE over Handly Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR89/PLANTERSVILLE
CrossesHandly Creek
Location2.2 MI W US 425-MONTONGO
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.74359, -91.86158
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic106 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 CR89/PLANTERSVILLE over Handly Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR89/PLANTERSVILLE over Handly 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR89/PLANTERSVILLE over Handly Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR89/PLANTERSVILLE over Handly Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR89/PLANTERSVILLE over Handly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.