US Bridges

CR-801/Z-I/L-5.51 over Hinton Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .5 North of CR 56 · Structure no. 000000000016978

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-801/Z-I/L-5.51 over Hinton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-801/Z-I/L-5.51 over Hinton Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-801/Z-I/L-5.51
CrossesHinton Creek
Location.5 North of CR 56
RouteCounty Highway 801
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.97164, -90.81711
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (1987)
Projected traffic131 by 2007
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-801/Z-I/L-5.51 over Hinton Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-801/Z-I/L-5.51 over Hinton 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR-801/Z-I/L-5.51 over Hinton Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-801/Z-I/L-5.51 over Hinton Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-801/Z-I/L-5.51 over Hinton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.