US Bridges

CR 4400 - D over Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Johnson County, Arkansas · 5.66 E CO RD 76 & SH 103 · Structure no. 000000000014368

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4400 - D over Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 4400 - D over Rock Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 4400 - D
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.66 E CO RD 76 & SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates35.55861, -93.46305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic229 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4400 - D over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 4400 - D over Rock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4400 - D over Rock Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 4400 - D over Rock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4400 - D over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.