US Bridges

CR 1 Corn Bridge over Branch of Blue Bayou

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 2.21 M SW JCT SH 26 · Structure no. 000000000021568

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 Corn Bridge over Branch of Blue Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1 Corn Bridge over Branch of Blue Bayou in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2004. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1 Corn Bridge
CrossesBranch of Blue Bayou
Location2.21 M SW JCT SH 26
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.00256, -93.97014
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 1 Corn Bridge over Branch of Blue Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 Corn Bridge over Branch of Blue Bayou 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 CR 1 Corn Bridge over Branch of Blue Bayou carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 Corn Bridge over Branch of Blue Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 Corn Bridge over Branch of Blue Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.