US Bridges

CR 8453 Newton over East Fork of Shop Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · .3 MI SE of SH 327 · Structure no. 000000000023844

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8453 Newton over East Fork of Shop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 8453 Newton over East Fork of Shop Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesCR 8453 Newton
CrossesEast Fork of Shop Creek
Location.3 MI SE of SH 327
RouteCounty Highway 8453
Coordinates35.94798, -93.24304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 8453 Newton over East Fork of Shop Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8453 Newton over East Fork of Shop 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 8453 Newton over East Fork of Shop Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 8453 Newton over East Fork of Shop Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8453 Newton over East Fork of Shop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.