US Bridges

CR 57 over Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.86 Mi. NW SH56 · Structure no. 000000000024294

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 57 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 57 over Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 57
CrossesCreek
Location2.86 Mi. NW SH56
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.20224, -91.80435
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 57 over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 57 over 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 CR 57 over Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 57 over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 57 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.