US Bridges

C.R. 385 - A- 0.21 over Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 8 MI SE of Fouke · Structure no. 000000000015096

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 385 - A- 0.21 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 385 - A- 0.21 over Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 385 - A- 0.21
CrossesCreek
Location8 MI SE of Fouke
RouteCounty Highway 385
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.18083, -93.78423
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic41 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. 385 - A- 0.21 over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 385 - A- 0.21 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 385 - A- 0.21 over Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 385 - A- 0.21 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 385 - A- 0.21 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.