US Bridges

CR 538 Frona LN over Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .4 North JCT 227 & 270 · Structure no. 000000000022983

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 538 Frona LN over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 538 Frona LN over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 538 Frona LN
CrossesCreek
Location.4 North JCT 227 & 270
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50857, -93.1261
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2018)
Projected traffic197 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 538 Frona LN over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 538 Frona LN over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 538 Frona LN over Creek carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 538 Frona LN over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 538 Frona LN over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.