US Bridges

CR 434 - C over Fox Creek

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.34 MI S Clay CO Line · Structure no. 000000000020907

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 434 - C over Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 434 - C over Fox Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 434 - C
CrossesFox Creek
Location1.34 MI S Clay CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23997, -90.35567
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 434 - C over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 434 - C over Fox 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 434 - C over Fox Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 434 - C over Fox Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 434 - C over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.