US Bridges

SH 43 Newton over Lost Valley Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 3.40 MI N JCT SH 21 & 43 · Structure no. 0000000000X0382

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 43 Newton over Lost Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 43 Newton over Lost Valley Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 43 Newton
CrossesLost Valley Creek
Location3.40 MI N JCT SH 21 & 43
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates36.00674, -93.36652
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic536 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 43 Newton over Lost Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 43 Newton over Lost Valley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 43 Newton over Lost Valley Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 43 Newton over Lost Valley Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 43 Newton over Lost Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.