US Bridges

CR 50/AMITY RD over Little Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000023988

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,994
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50/AMITY RD over Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 50/AMITY RD over Little Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,994 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2037. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 50/AMITY RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.0 MI E of I-40
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates35.05454, -92.39965
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,994 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 50/AMITY RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50/AMITY RD over Little 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does CR 50/AMITY RD over Little Creek carry?

About 2,994 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 50/AMITY RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50/AMITY RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.