US Bridges

CR 20/JAMES RD over Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI N SH11-CORNERVILLE · Structure no. 000000000019819

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20/JAMES RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 20/JAMES RD over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2007. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20/JAMES RD
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 MI N SH11-CORNERVILLE
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.90639, -91.94334
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 20/JAMES RD 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is CR 20/JAMES RD over Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 20/JAMES RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.