US Bridges

CR 508 - C over Henderson Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Arkansas · 2.5 Miles SE of Lafe · Structure no. 000000000020534

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 508 - C over Henderson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 508 - C over Henderson Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 508 - C
CrossesHenderson Creek
Location2.5 Miles SE of Lafe
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.16352, -90.48323
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 508 - C over Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 508 - C over Henderson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 508 - C over Henderson Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 508 - C over Henderson Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 508 - C over Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.