US Bridges

CR 43-D (odom Rd) over Spencer Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · .4 M East JCT SH 115&CR43 · Structure no. 000000000022873

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43-D (odom Rd) over Spencer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 43-D (odom Rd) over Spencer Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 43-D (odom Rd)
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location.4 M East JCT SH 115&CR43
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.48782, -90.91943
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 43-D (odom Rd) over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43-D (odom Rd) over Spencer 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 43-D (odom Rd) over Spencer Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 43-D (odom Rd) over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43-D (odom Rd) over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.