US Bridges

CR 30 Newton over Piney Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 12.18 MI South of Deer · Structure no. 000000000015601

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30 Newton over Piney Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 30 Newton over Piney Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 30 Newton
CrossesPiney Creek
Location12.18 MI South of Deer
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.73306, -93.27279
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 30 Newton over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30 Newton over Piney 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 30 Newton over Piney Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 30 Newton over Piney Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30 Newton over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.