US Bridges

CR 55 Searcy over Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Searcy County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI N Leslie · Structure no. 000000000016754

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 Searcy over Little Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 55 Searcy over Little Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55 Searcy
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.9 MI N Leslie
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8669, -92.56682
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 Searcy over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 Searcy over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 55 Searcy over Little Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 Searcy over Little Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 Searcy over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.