US Bridges

CR 450/OLD HWY 133 over Handly Creek

GoodPosted for load

Drew County, Arkansas · 1.50 MI S SH 35-WLIMAR · Structure no. 0000000000M3235

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450/OLD HWY 133 over Handly Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 450/OLD HWY 133 over Handly Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2024. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCR 450/OLD HWY 133
CrossesHandly Creek
Location1.50 MI S SH 35-WLIMAR
RouteCounty Highway 450
Coordinates33.70339, -91.943
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic387 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 450/OLD HWY 133 over Handly Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 450/OLD HWY 133 over Handly 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450/OLD HWY 133 over Handly Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 450/OLD HWY 133 over Handly Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450/OLD HWY 133 over Handly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.