US Bridges

CR 442 Searcy over Forest Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · .36 MI South of US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000X0811

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 442 Searcy over Forest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 442 Searcy over Forest Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesCR 442 Searcy
CrossesForest Creek
Location.36 MI South of US 65
RouteCounty Highway 442
Coordinates35.90329, -92.65832
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 442 Searcy over Forest Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 442 Searcy over Forest 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 442 Searcy over Forest Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 442 Searcy over Forest Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 442 Searcy over Forest Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.