US Bridges

CR 10-H(HENDERSON) over Wells Crk

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2MI NW of Imboden · Structure no. 000000000016586

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10-H(HENDERSON) over Wells Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 10-H(HENDERSON) over Wells Crk in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 10-H(HENDERSON)
CrossesWells Crk
Location2MI NW of Imboden
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.21818, -91.18035
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10-H(HENDERSON) over Wells Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 10-H(HENDERSON) over Wells Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10-H(HENDERSON) over Wells Crk carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 10-H(HENDERSON) over Wells Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10-H(HENDERSON) over Wells Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.