US Bridges

CR 86 J Clearcreek over Clear Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · JCT CO Rds 86 & 57 · Structure no. 000000000018562

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 86 J Clearcreek over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 86 J Clearcreek over Clear Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, 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 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 86 J Clearcreek
CrossesClear Creek
LocationJCT CO Rds 86 & 57
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates34.54071, -93.17604
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2007
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

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 86 J Clearcreek over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 86 J Clearcreek over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 86 J Clearcreek over Clear Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 86 J Clearcreek over Clear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 86 J Clearcreek over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.