US Bridges

County Road #96 over Lock 2 Ark Post Canal

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 9 MI S of Tichnor · Structure no. AHTD00000017769

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

County Road #96 over Lock 2 Ark Post Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road #96 over Lock 2 Ark Post Canal in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #96
CrossesLock 2 Ark Post Canal
Location9 MI S of Tichnor
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.02647, -91.24733
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.7 m)
Roadway width7 ft (2.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #96 over Lock 2 Ark Post Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road #96 over Lock 2 Ark Post Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road #96 over Lock 2 Ark Post Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road #96 over Lock 2 Ark Post Canal?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #96 over Lock 2 Ark Post Canal?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).