US Bridges

CR 5 F Shouse Ford over Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI S Point Cedar · Structure no. 000000000020991

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 F Shouse Ford over Creek is a steel other carrying CR 5 F Shouse Ford over Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5 F Shouse Ford
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI S Point Cedar
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.30717, -93.30083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic347 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5 F Shouse Ford over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 F Shouse Ford 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5 F Shouse Ford over Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 F Shouse Ford over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 F Shouse Ford over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.