US Bridges

CR 3451 over Spadra Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 4.45 M N Cord 77 & SH 103 · Structure no. 000000000004145

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3451 over Spadra Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 3451 over Spadra Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2007. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3451
CrossesSpadra Creek
Location4.45 M N Cord 77 & SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53847, -93.47806
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2018)
Projected traffic182 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3451 over Spadra Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3451 over Spadra 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 3451 over Spadra Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3451 over Spadra Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3451 over Spadra Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.