US Bridges

CR 32 Bills Town R over Saline Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 3.98 M S W JCT SH 26 · Structure no. 000000000004308

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32 Bills Town R over Saline Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 32 Bills Town R over Saline Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 32 Bills Town R
CrossesSaline Creek
Location3.98 M S W JCT SH 26
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates33.99368, -93.56744
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bills Town R over Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32 Bills Town R over Saline 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 32 Bills Town R over Saline Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 32 Bills Town R over Saline Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32 Bills Town R over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.