US Bridges

C.R.11 Old Center over West Fork Creek

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 1.85 No of Nashville · Structure no. 000000000004480

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.11 Old Center over West Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying C.R.11 Old Center over West Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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.11 Old Center
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location1.85 No of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.9629, -93.8625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic342 (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.11 Old Center over West Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is C.R.11 Old Center over West Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does C.R.11 Old Center over West Fork Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.11 Old Center over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.11 Old Center over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.