US Bridges

C.R-18 - E - 4.01 over Branch of Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Little River County, Arkansas · .01 MI W JCT CO RD 20 · Structure no. 000000000014678

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R-18 - E - 4.01 over Branch of Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R-18 - E - 4.01 over Branch of Black Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 86 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC.R-18 - E - 4.01
CrossesBranch of Black Creek
Location.01 MI W JCT CO RD 20
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates33.71401, -94.46405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R-18 - E - 4.01 over Branch of Black Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is C.R-18 - E - 4.01 over Branch of Black 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does C.R-18 - E - 4.01 over Branch of Black Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R-18 - E - 4.01 over Branch of Black Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C.R-18 - E - 4.01 over Branch of Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.