US Bridges

CR 3261 over Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.13 W Jct. Crs 66&67 · Structure no. 000000000014365

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3261 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 3261 over Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 3261
CrossesCreek
Location0.13 W Jct. Crs 66&67
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates35.55444, -93.55833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3261 over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3261 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 3261 over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3261 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3261 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.