US Bridges

CR 1 Searcy over Richland Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 6.5 MI N of Pope Cty Line · Structure no. 000000000016751

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 Searcy over Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 1 Searcy over Richland Creek in Searcy 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1 Searcy
CrossesRichland Creek
Location6.5 MI N of Pope Cty Line
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.7968, -92.92883
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1 Searcy over Richland 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 Richland Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1 Searcy over Richland Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 Searcy over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.