US Bridges

CR 3611 over Minnow Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.7NW JCT CR 165&SH123 · Structure no. 000000000022906

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3611 over Minnow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 3611 over Minnow Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 3611
CrossesMinnow Creek
Location1.7NW JCT CR 165&SH123
RouteCounty Highway 165
Coordinates35.53072, -93.38364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2024
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3611 over Minnow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3611 over Minnow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 3611 over Minnow Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3611 over Minnow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3611 over Minnow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.