US Bridges

CR4-F-BLACKS Ferry over Thompson Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W of Loine · Structure no. 000000000022110

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,072
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR4-F-BLACKS Ferry over Thompson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR4-F-BLACKS Ferry over Thompson Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR4-F-BLACKS Ferry
CrossesThompson Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Loine
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.3095, -91.06387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,072 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR4-F-BLACKS Ferry over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR4-F-BLACKS Ferry over Thompson 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does CR4-F-BLACKS Ferry over Thompson Creek carry?

About 1,072 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR4-F-BLACKS Ferry over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR4-F-BLACKS Ferry over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.