US Bridges

CR 26/ Liberty Rd. over Smith Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 8.60 E. of Jct. S.H. 8 · Structure no. 000000000024026

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26/ Liberty Rd. over Smith Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 26/ Liberty Rd. over Smith Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 26/ Liberty Rd.
CrossesSmith Creek
Location8.60 E. of Jct. S.H. 8
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates34.46814, -93.50419
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 CR 26/ Liberty Rd. over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26/ Liberty Rd. over Smith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 26/ Liberty Rd. over Smith Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 26/ Liberty Rd. over Smith Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26/ Liberty Rd. over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.