US Bridges

CR 28 - Oconee Rd. over Dry Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2.8 M E of Oak Ridge Road · Structure no. 000000000024222

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 - Oconee Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 28 - Oconee Rd. over Dry Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28 - Oconee Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.8 M E of Oak Ridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.38578, -91.15839
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 - Oconee Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 - Oconee Rd. over Dry 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 28 - Oconee Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 - Oconee Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 - Oconee Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.