US Bridges

CR 428 Searcy Co. over Beaver Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · 1.33 Miles North of CR 45 · Structure no. 000000000021583

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 428 Searcy Co. over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 428 Searcy Co. over Beaver Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 428 Searcy Co.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.33 Miles North of CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 428
Coordinates35.93327, -92.62861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 428 Searcy Co. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 428 Searcy Co. over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 428 Searcy Co. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 428 Searcy Co. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 428 Searcy Co. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.