US Bridges

CR 1 Searcy over Falling Water Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 2.52 North Pope Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000016750

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 Searcy over Falling Water Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 1 Searcy over Falling Water Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1 Searcy
CrossesFalling Water Creek
Location2.52 North Pope Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75274, -92.93842
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1 Searcy over Falling Water Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 Searcy over Falling Water 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1 Searcy over Falling Water Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 Searcy over Falling Water Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 Searcy over Falling Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.