US Bridges

CR 535 - F over Running Water Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 4 SW Clover Bend · Structure no. 000000000004486

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 535 - F over Running Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 535 - F over Running Water Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 535 - F
CrossesRunning Water Creek
Location4 SW Clover Bend
RouteCounty Highway 535
Coordinates35.96482, -91.11912
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 535 - F over Running Water Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 535 - F over Running Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 535 - F over Running Water Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 535 - F over Running Water Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 535 - F over Running Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.