US Bridges

CR 292 Chapel Hill over Mine Creek Branch

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI West JCT CO RD 7 · Structure no. 000000000021687

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 292 Chapel Hill over Mine Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 292 Chapel Hill over Mine Creek Branch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 292 Chapel Hill
CrossesMine Creek Branch
Location0.6 MI West JCT CO RD 7
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.99528, -93.85445
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 292 Chapel Hill over Mine Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 292 Chapel Hill over Mine Creek Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 292 Chapel Hill over Mine Creek Branch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 292 Chapel Hill over Mine Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 292 Chapel Hill over Mine Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.