CR 36/A Hixon Loop over Branch
PoorPosted for loadHot Spring County, Arkansas · 0.95 MI East US 67 · Structure no. 000000000022835
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 36/A Hixon Loop over Branch is a steel other carrying CR 36/A Hixon Loop over Branch in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 36/A Hixon Loop over Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 36/A Hixon Loop over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 36/A Hixon Loop over Branch carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 36/A Hixon Loop over Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 36/A Hixon Loop over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.