US Bridges

CR 20/ James RD over Clear Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI N SH11-CORNERVILLE · Structure no. 000000000004347

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20/ James RD over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 20/ James RD over Clear Creek in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2007. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20/ James RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.6 MI N SH11-CORNERVILLE
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.86726, -91.94002
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2018)
Projected traffic89 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 20/ James RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20/ James RD over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 20/ James RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20/ James RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20/ James RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.