US Bridges

Smith RD CR46 over Panther Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 2.1 Mi. W of SH16 · Structure no. 000000000024125

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith RD CR46 over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith RD CR46 over Panther Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSmith RD CR46
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W of SH16
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates35.30017, -91.80609
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Smith RD CR46 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith RD CR46 over Panther 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Smith RD CR46 over Panther Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith RD CR46 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smith RD CR46 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.