US Bridges

CR 5440 over Dry Hollow

GoodPosted for load

Johnson County, Arkansas · 4.79 E JCT CR 34 & 36 · Structure no. 000000000018068

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5440 over Dry Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying CR 5440 over Dry Hollow in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR 5440
CrossesDry Hollow
Location4.79 E JCT CR 34 & 36
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates35.67869, -93.50583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic102 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 5440 over Dry Hollow built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5440 over Dry Hollow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5440 over Dry Hollow carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 5440 over Dry Hollow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5440 over Dry Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.