US Bridges

CR 3481 over Spadra Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.07 M W of Hwy. 21 · Structure no. 000000000014372

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3481 over Spadra Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 3481 over Spadra 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3481
CrossesSpadra Creek
Location1.07 M W of Hwy. 21
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48347, -93.44707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic84 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$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3481 over Spadra Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 3481 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3481 over Spadra Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3481 over Spadra Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3481 over Spadra Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.