US Bridges

CR 52 over Canal - Ashley County

FairPosted for load

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E US 165-PORTLAND · Structure no. 000000000021443

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over Canal - Ashley County is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 52 over Canal - Ashley County in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2014. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 52
CrossesCanal - Ashley County
Location2.2 MI E US 165-PORTLAND
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.25748, -91.46518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (1994)
Projected traffic63 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52 over Canal - Ashley County built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 over Canal - Ashley County 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 over Canal - Ashley County carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 over Canal - Ashley County?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 over Canal - Ashley County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.