US Bridges

C.R. 21- F- 11.74 over Bull Creek

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 2 MI SW of Richmond · Structure no. 000000000004823

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 21- F- 11.74 over Bull Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 21- F- 11.74 over Bull Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2018. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 21- F- 11.74
CrossesBull Creek
Location2 MI SW of Richmond
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.62007, -94.22279
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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. 21- F- 11.74 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 21- F- 11.74 over Bull 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 21- F- 11.74 over Bull Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 21- F- 11.74 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 21- F- 11.74 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.