US Bridges

CR 305 - G over Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 2MI W of Lake Charles · Structure no. 000000000014453

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 305 - G over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 305 - G over 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 305 - G
CrossesCreek
Location2MI W of Lake Charles
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05606, -91.1934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2018)
Projected traffic131 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 305 - G over Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 305 - G over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 305 - G over Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 305 - G over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 305 - G over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.