US Bridges

C.R. 289 Oak Grove over Little Blocker Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Arkansas · 6 MI W of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000000019732

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 289 Oak Grove over Little Blocker Creek is a concrete slab carrying C.R. 289 Oak Grove over Little Blocker Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 289 Oak Grove
CrossesLittle Blocker Creek
Location6 MI W of Glenwood
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34194, -93.65889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 C.R. 289 Oak Grove over Little Blocker Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 289 Oak Grove over Little Blocker 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 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 289 Oak Grove over Little Blocker Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 289 Oak Grove over Little Blocker Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 289 Oak Grove over Little Blocker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.