US Bridges

CR 5351 over Panther Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 2.45 M N of JCT CR 36 · Structure no. 000000000024174

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 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 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5351
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2.45 M N of JCT CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72211, -93.5125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5351 over Panther Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does CR 5351 over Panther Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 5351 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5351 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.