US Bridges

CR 32 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 5 Miles East of ST Joe · Structure no. 000000000016753

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 32 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 32 Searcy Co.
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location5 Miles East of ST Joe
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates36.03261, -92.71648
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 32 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32 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 32 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 32 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32 Searcy Co. over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.