US Bridges

CR 20 Newton over Henson Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 1.06 West SH 327 · Structure no. 000000000023843

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 Newton over Henson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20 Newton over Henson Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2027. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20 Newton
CrossesHenson Creek
Location1.06 West SH 327
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98948, -93.23484
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 20 Newton over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 Newton over Henson 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 20 Newton over Henson Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 Newton over Henson Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 Newton over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.