US Bridges

CR 429 - B over Village Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1 MI E Walnut Ridge · Structure no. 000000000004643

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 429 - B over Village Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 429 - B over Village Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2007. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 429 - B
CrossesVillage Creek
Location1 MI E Walnut Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 429
Coordinates36.0906, -90.93949
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 429 - B over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 429 - B over Village 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 429 - B over Village Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 429 - B over Village Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 429 - B over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.