US Bridges

CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 3.18 M S HWY 117 · Structure no. 000000000014438

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 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 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 269 - H
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.18 M S HWY 117
RouteCounty Highway 269
Coordinates36.04478, -91.23837
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 269 - H over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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.