US Bridges

CR 32/5050 Newton over Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 6.33 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 000000000023812

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32/5050 Newton over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 32/5050 Newton over Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR 32/5050 Newton
CrossesCreek
Location6.33 MI E of SH 123
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates35.77864, -92.99623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 32/5050 Newton over Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32/5050 Newton over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

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

How long is CR 32/5050 Newton over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32/5050 Newton over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.