US Bridges

C.R. 51- D - 17.08 over Cypress Creek

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 2 M S of Winthrop · Structure no. 000000000004273

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 51- D - 17.08 over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 51- D - 17.08 over Cypress Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2007. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC.R. 51- D - 17.08
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2 M S of Winthrop
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates33.80817, -94.35514
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2018)
Projected traffic211 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 51- D - 17.08 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 51- D - 17.08 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 51- D - 17.08 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 51- D - 17.08 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 51- D - 17.08 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.