US Bridges

CR 5099 over Ford Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Arkansas · 5.1 MI N of JCT SH 215 · Structure no. 000000000023458

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
121 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5099 over Ford Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 5099 over Ford Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5099
CrossesFord Creek
Location5.1 MI N of JCT SH 215
RouteCounty Highway 408
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72278, -93.62736
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5099 over Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5099 over Ford 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 5099 over Ford Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 5099 over Ford Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5099 over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.