US Bridges

CR40/NEWCUTT RD over Collins Creek

FairPosted for load

Prairie County, Arkansas · 3.95 MI South SH 38 · Structure no. 000000000023511

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR40/NEWCUTT RD over Collins Creek is a steel other carrying CR40/NEWCUTT RD over Collins Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR40/NEWCUTT RD
CrossesCollins Creek
Location3.95 MI South SH 38
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.92249, -91.76503
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR40/NEWCUTT RD over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR40/NEWCUTT RD over Collins 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR40/NEWCUTT RD over Collins Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR40/NEWCUTT RD over Collins Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR40/NEWCUTT RD over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.