US Bridges

CR 3/STONE Co. over Meadow Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 3.45 Mi. W. of SH263@FOX · Structure no. 000000000023870

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/STONE Co. over Meadow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3/STONE Co. over Meadow Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2036. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCR 3/STONE Co.
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location3.45 Mi. W. of SH263@FOX
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates35.79902, -92.34701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic55 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 3/STONE Co. over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/STONE Co. over Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3/STONE Co. over Meadow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/STONE Co. over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/STONE Co. over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.