US Bridges

CR 4 - Scott Co. over Black Fork Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 12.87 MI SW of CR9 · Structure no. 000000000018675

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 - Scott Co. over Black Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 4 - Scott Co. over Black Fork Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4 - Scott Co.
CrossesBlack Fork Creek
Location12.87 MI SW of CR9
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76611, -94.41139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic78 by 2007
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4 - Scott Co. over Black Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4 - Scott Co. over Black Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4 - Scott Co. over Black Fork Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 - Scott Co. over Black Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 - Scott Co. over Black Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.