US Bridges

CR 284 Newton Co. over Left Fork of Big Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · .06 MI E of Mcelroy Gap · Structure no. 000000000022444

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 284 Newton Co. over Left Fork of Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 284 Newton Co. over Left Fork of Big Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 284 Newton Co.
CrossesLeft Fork of Big Creek
Location.06 MI E of Mcelroy Gap
RouteCounty Highway 284
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.92277, -93.12209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 284 Newton Co. over Left Fork of Big Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 284 Newton Co. over Left Fork of Big 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 284 Newton Co. over Left Fork of Big Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 284 Newton Co. over Left Fork of Big Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 284 Newton Co. over Left Fork of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.