US Bridges

CR 609 - H over Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.01 MI No of US 412 · Structure no. 000000000013322

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 609 - H over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 609 - H over Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 609 - H
CrossesCreek
Location1.01 MI No of US 412
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates36.08612, -90.61433
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic402 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 609 - H over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 609 - H 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 609 - H over Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 609 - H over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 609 - H over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.