US Bridges

C.R. 18 Muddy Fork over Bluff Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 2.41 M. East. SH 369 · Structure no. 000000000023148

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 18 Muddy Fork over Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 18 Muddy Fork over Bluff Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 18 Muddy Fork
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.41 M. East. SH 369
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.08986, -93.84095
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2018)
Projected traffic83 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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. 18 Muddy Fork over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 18 Muddy Fork over Bluff 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 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 18 Muddy Fork over Bluff Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 18 Muddy Fork over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 18 Muddy Fork over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.