US Bridges

CR 130 - a over Big Running Water CR

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI West of Fender · Structure no. 000000000020676

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 130 - a over Big Running Water CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 130 - a over Big Running Water CR in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 130 - a
CrossesBig Running Water CR
Location1.25 MI West of Fender
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates36.17961, -90.92144
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic253 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 130 - a over Big Running Water CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 130 - a over Big Running Water CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 130 - a over Big Running Water CR carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 130 - a over Big Running Water CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 130 - a over Big Running Water CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.