US Bridges

CR 312 - F over Poplar Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Arkansas · 1 Mile N of 141 & 358 Jun · Structure no. 000000000021202

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 312 - F over Poplar Creek is a steel other carrying CR 312 - F over Poplar Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 312 - F
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location1 Mile N of 141 & 358 Jun
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01466, -90.7087
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
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2018)
Projected traffic155 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 312 - F over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 312 - F over Poplar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 312 - F over Poplar Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 312 - F over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 312 - F over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.