US Bridges

CR 21/KLONDIKE RD over Creek Relief

PoorClosed to traffic

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N Drewco-Cornervil · Structure no. 000000000021110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21/KLONDIKE RD over Creek Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 21/KLONDIKE RD over Creek Relief in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 21/KLONDIKE RD
CrossesCreek Relief
Location0.5 MI N Drewco-Cornervil
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates33.79861, -91.94334
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic68 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21/KLONDIKE RD over Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21/KLONDIKE RD over Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 21/KLONDIKE RD over Creek Relief carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 21/KLONDIKE RD over Creek Relief?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21/KLONDIKE RD over Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.