US Bridges

CR 5351 over Panther Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 2.25 M N of JCT W/Cr 36 · Structure no. 000000000023459

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5351 over Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 5351 over Panther Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5351
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2.25 M N of JCT W/Cr 36
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.71975, -93.51403
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 5351 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5351 over Panther 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does CR 5351 over Panther Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 5351 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5351 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.