US Bridges

CR 35 Congo over Hurricane Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 5.6 M N JCT I-30 · Structure no. 000000000004781

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 Congo over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 35 Congo over Hurricane Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,759 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 35 Congo
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location5.6 M N JCT I-30
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates34.66692, -92.5859
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,759 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 35 Congo over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 Congo over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 35 Congo over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 Congo over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 Congo over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.