US Bridges

CR 45 Cross Trail over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 4.95 M NE JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000020658

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
908
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 Cross Trail over Little Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 45 Cross Trail over Little Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 45 Cross Trail
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location4.95 M NE JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates34.0839, -94.27319
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 CR 45 Cross Trail over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 Cross Trail over Little Bear 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 45 Cross Trail over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 45 Cross Trail over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 45 Cross Trail over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.