Bell Road-Cr 168 over Wheeler Lake
GoodArkansas County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI SW SH 343-GILLETT · Structure no. 000000000004635
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road-Cr 168 over Wheeler Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road-Cr 168 over Wheeler Lake in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2009. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Road-Cr 168 over Wheeler Lake built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Road-Cr 168 over Wheeler Lake 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 2022.
How much traffic does Bell Road-Cr 168 over Wheeler Lake carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road-Cr 168 over Wheeler Lake?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road-Cr 168 over Wheeler Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.