US Bridges

CR 28 Palestine RD over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 2.1MILES N.W. of Kirby · Structure no. 000000000023833

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 Palestine RD over Little Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 28 Palestine RD over Little Bear Creek in Pike 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 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28 Palestine RD
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location2.1MILES N.W. of Kirby
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.2711, -93.67
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 28 Palestine RD over Little Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 28 Palestine RD over Little Bear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 28 Palestine RD over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 Palestine RD over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 Palestine RD over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.