US Bridges

CR 84 Newton over Buffalo River

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 2 Miles West of Hasty · Structure no. 000000000004873

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
782 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 84 Newton over Buffalo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 84 Newton over Buffalo River in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2027. The structure is 782 ft (238.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 84 Newton
CrossesBuffalo River
Location2 Miles West of Hasty
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.00457, -93.07932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length782 ft (238.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic174 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 84 Newton over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 84 Newton over Buffalo River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 84 Newton over Buffalo River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 84 Newton over Buffalo River?

The structure is 782 ft (238.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 84 Newton over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.