US Bridges

C.R.5-A-BUCK Range over Brushy Creek

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 3.58M -E. of Mineral Spri · Structure no. 000000000023685

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.5-A-BUCK Range over Brushy Creek is a steel culvert carrying C.R.5-A-BUCK Range over Brushy Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2027. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC.R.5-A-BUCK Range
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3.58M -E. of Mineral Spri
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates33.86991, -93.85348
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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.5-A-BUCK Range over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.5-A-BUCK Range over Brushy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C.R.5-A-BUCK Range over Brushy Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.5-A-BUCK Range over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns C.R.5-A-BUCK Range over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.