US Bridges

CR 44 Barrett over Nowlin Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI W of SH 300 Zone F · Structure no. 000000000016488

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
271 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44 Barrett over Nowlin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 44 Barrett over Nowlin Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2007. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44 Barrett
CrossesNowlin Creek
Location1.7 MI W of SH 300 Zone F
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83706, -92.52222
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2018)
Projected traffic302 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 44 Barrett over Nowlin Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44 Barrett over Nowlin 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 44 Barrett over Nowlin Creek carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 44 Barrett over Nowlin Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44 Barrett over Nowlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.