US Bridges

CR 28 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 4 Miles NE of ST Joe · Structure no. 000000000004414

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 28 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28 Searcy Co.
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location4 Miles NE of ST Joe
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05727, -92.75612
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.