US Bridges

Berlin RD - CR 25 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 5.5 MI N LA Line-Hamburg · Structure no. 000000000004521

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin RD - CR 25 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Berlin RD - CR 25 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBerlin RD - CR 25
CrossesChemin-A-Haut Creek
Location5.5 MI N LA Line-Hamburg
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates33.08901, -91.76297
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2018)
Projected traffic194 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Berlin RD - CR 25 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berlin RD - CR 25 over Chemin-A-Haut 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 Berlin RD - CR 25 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berlin RD - CR 25 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Berlin RD - CR 25 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.