US Bridges

CR 109 Newton over Osage Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N of HWY 43 · Structure no. 000000000023678

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 109 Newton over Osage Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 109 Newton over Osage Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 109 Newton
CrossesOsage Creek
Location0.1 MI N of HWY 43
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates36.09273, -93.31961
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 109 Newton over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 109 Newton over Osage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 109 Newton over Osage Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 109 Newton over Osage Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 109 Newton over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.