US Bridges

Newton CR 86 over East Fork of Shop Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 1 Mile South of Parthenon · Structure no. 000000000021017

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton CR 86 over East Fork of Shop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newton CR 86 over East Fork of Shop Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewton CR 86
CrossesEast Fork of Shop Creek
Location1 Mile South of Parthenon
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.94582, -93.23656
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2018)
Projected traffic308 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton CR 86 over East Fork of Shop Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton CR 86 over East Fork of Shop 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Newton CR 86 over East Fork of Shop Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newton CR 86 over East Fork of Shop Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Newton CR 86 over East Fork of Shop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.