US Bridges

CR 76 Newton over Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 1.02 MI North of US 65B · Structure no. 000000000015605

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 76 Newton over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 76 Newton over Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 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 5 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 76 Newton
CrossesCreek
Location1.02 MI North of US 65B
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11419, -92.95502
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 76 Newton over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is CR 76 Newton over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 76 Newton over Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 76 Newton over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 76 Newton over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.