US Bridges

Crabtree RD-CR252 over Bass Creek

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.41 MI NE SH 1-STCHARLES · Structure no. 000000000023445

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree RD-CR252 over Bass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crabtree RD-CR252 over Bass Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrabtree RD-CR252
CrossesBass Creek
Location0.41 MI NE SH 1-STCHARLES
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates34.37183, -91.15164
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crabtree RD-CR252 over Bass Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabtree RD-CR252 over Bass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Crabtree RD-CR252 over Bass Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crabtree RD-CR252 over Bass Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Crabtree RD-CR252 over Bass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.