US Bridges

CR 43-A Grandstaff over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · .82MI JCT SH 290 · Structure no. 000000000013142

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43-A Grandstaff over Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 43-A Grandstaff over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 55 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR 43-A Grandstaff
CrossesCreek
Location.82MI JCT SH 290
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates34.42866, -92.98531
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 43-A Grandstaff over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 43-A Grandstaff over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 43-A Grandstaff over Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 43-A Grandstaff over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43-A Grandstaff over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.