US Bridges

CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 4MI SE of Smithville · Structure no. 000000000014437

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 269 - H
CrossesCypress Creek
Location4MI SE of Smithville
RouteCounty Highway 269
Coordinates36.0531, -91.24146
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic255 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 269 - H over Cypress 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.