US Bridges

C.R.31-C-1.70 over Branch of Clear Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 1.6 M W JCT SH 53 & CR 31 · Structure no. 000000000023147

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.31-C-1.70 over Branch of Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.R.31-C-1.70 over Branch of Clear Creek in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC.R.31-C-1.70
CrossesBranch of Clear Creek
Location1.6 M W JCT SH 53 & CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.41449, -93.43957
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2018)
Projected traffic344 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 C.R.31-C-1.70 over Branch of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.31-C-1.70 over Branch of Clear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does C.R.31-C-1.70 over Branch of Clear Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.31-C-1.70 over Branch of Clear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns C.R.31-C-1.70 over Branch of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.