US Bridges

C.R.291(THOMAS Rd) over Colman Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 0.10 M E JCT SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000004479

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.291(THOMAS Rd) over Colman Creek is a concrete slab carrying C.R.291(THOMAS Rd) over Colman Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.291(THOMAS Rd)
CrossesColman Creek
Location0.10 M E JCT SH 278
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.96314, -93.8772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2018)
Projected traffic248 by 2007
Trucks1%
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.291(THOMAS Rd) over Colman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.291(THOMAS Rd) over Colman 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C.R.291(THOMAS Rd) over Colman Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.291(THOMAS Rd) over Colman Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.291(THOMAS Rd) over Colman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.