US Bridges

C.R. 17 (harding R over Coleman Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · .2 MI N JCT SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000004291

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 17 (harding R over Coleman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 17 (harding R over Coleman Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2007. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 17 (harding R
CrossesColeman Creek
Location.2 MI N JCT SH 278
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.99273, -93.91546
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic106 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C.R. 17 (harding R over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 17 (harding R over Coleman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 17 (harding R over Coleman Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 17 (harding R over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 17 (harding R over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.