US Bridges

SH 43 Newton over Stream

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI N JCT SH 74 & 43 · Structure no. 0000000000M3193

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 43 Newton over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 Newton over Stream in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 43 Newton
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI N JCT SH 74 & 43
RouteState Highway 43
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.03317, -93.36567
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic520 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 43 Newton over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 43 Newton over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 43 Newton over Stream carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 43 Newton over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 43 Newton over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.