US Bridges

C.R -51 - D -17.42 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Little River County, Arkansas · 0.5 Mile So Winthrop · Structure no. 000000000021697

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R -51 - D -17.42 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R -51 - D -17.42 over Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R -51 - D -17.42
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Mile So Winthrop
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.81726, -94.35486
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2018)
Projected traffic319 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R -51 - D -17.42 over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R -51 - D -17.42 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C.R -51 - D -17.42 over Creek carry?

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

How long is C.R -51 - D -17.42 over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C.R -51 - D -17.42 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.