US Bridges

CR 32/5050 Newton over Richland Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 6.83 MI E of SH123 · Structure no. 000000000023809

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32/5050 Newton over Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 32/5050 Newton over Richland Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR 32/5050 Newton
CrossesRichland Creek
Location6.83 MI E of SH123
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates35.77414, -92.98812
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 32/5050 Newton over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32/5050 Newton over Richland 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 32/5050 Newton over Richland Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 32/5050 Newton over Richland Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32/5050 Newton over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.