US Bridges

CR 37 Newton over Branch of Cave Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 2.68 MI South of SH 74 · Structure no. 000000000018163

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 Newton over Branch of Cave Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 37 Newton over Branch of Cave Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 37 Newton
CrossesBranch of Cave Creek
Location2.68 MI South of SH 74
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88079, -92.99842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 37 Newton over Branch of Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37 Newton over Branch of Cave 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 37 Newton over Branch of Cave Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 37 Newton over Branch of Cave Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37 Newton over Branch of Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.