US Bridges

CR 13 -J (911=N17) over Buffalo Creek Div.

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .93 MI N JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000020202

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 -J (911=N17) over Buffalo Creek Div. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 13 -J (911=N17) over Buffalo Creek Div. in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2007. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13 -J (911=N17)
CrossesBuffalo Creek Div.
Location.93 MI N JCT SH 18
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90249, -90.27576
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2018)
Projected traffic222 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$581,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 -J (911=N17) over Buffalo Creek Div. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 -J (911=N17) over Buffalo Creek Div. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 -J (911=N17) over Buffalo Creek Div. carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 -J (911=N17) over Buffalo Creek Div.?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 -J (911=N17) over Buffalo Creek Div.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.