US Bridges

C.R. 17-( F) -3.94 over Allen Creek

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 3.94 MI S W JCT S H 32 · Structure no. 000000000021722

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 17-( F) -3.94 over Allen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 17-( F) -3.94 over Allen 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.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 17-( F) -3.94
CrossesAllen Creek
Location3.94 MI S W JCT S H 32
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.63819, -94.18228
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic229 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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. 17-( F) -3.94 over Allen Creek built?

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

What condition is C.R. 17-( F) -3.94 over Allen 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 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 17-( F) -3.94 over Allen Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 17-( F) -3.94 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 17-( F) -3.94 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.