US Bridges

CR 56-E-STOKES RD over Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 0.15 W Jc. Rd. 56 &HWY115 · Structure no. 000000000022367

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56-E-STOKES RD over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 56-E-STOKES RD over Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2002. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 56-E-STOKES RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.15 W Jc. Rd. 56 &HWY115
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates36.35599, -90.93626
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2002
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 56-E-STOKES RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56-E-STOKES RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 56-E-STOKES RD over Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 56-E-STOKES RD over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56-E-STOKES RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.