US Bridges

CR 5440 over Hignite Hollow

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI W. JCT CR & SH 21 · Structure no. 000000000018070

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5440 over Hignite Hollow is a concrete slab carrying CR 5440 over Hignite Hollow in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2007. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5440
CrossesHignite Hollow
Location1.6 MI W. JCT CR & SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.6854, -93.45432
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic102 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5440 over Hignite Hollow built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5440 over Hignite Hollow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5440 over Hignite Hollow carry?

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

How long is CR 5440 over Hignite Hollow?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5440 over Hignite Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.