US Bridges

Auburn Rd- Chaffee over Creek Br 031

PoorPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.19 MI N. of Lonestar Ch · Structure no. 000000000023543

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Rd- Chaffee over Creek Br 031 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn Rd- Chaffee over Creek Br 031 in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesAuburn Rd- Chaffee
CrossesCreek Br 031
Location0.19 MI N. of Lonestar Ch
RouteState Lands Road 2510
Coordinates35.19667, -94.14649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic50 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Auburn Rd- Chaffee over Creek Br 031 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Rd- Chaffee over Creek Br 031 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Auburn Rd- Chaffee over Creek Br 031 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Rd- Chaffee over Creek Br 031?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Rd- Chaffee over Creek Br 031?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.