SH 21 Newton over Beech Creek
FairNewton County, Arkansas · .75 MI S of Boxley · Structure no. 000000000003470
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 Newton over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 Newton over Beech Creek 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 202 ft (61.6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 Newton over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 Newton over Beech 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 21 Newton over Beech Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 Newton over Beech Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 Newton over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.