SH 21 Newton over Buffalo River
FairNewton County, Arkansas · 1.10 Mile South of Boxley · Structure no. 000000000003469
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 Newton over Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 Newton over Buffalo River in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2038. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 Newton over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 Newton over Buffalo River 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 21 Newton over Buffalo River carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 Newton over Buffalo River?
The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 Newton over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.