US Bridges

CR 26 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · JCT US 167 and CR 26 · Structure no. 0000000000X1542

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 26 over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesCR 26
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationJCT US 167 and CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates33.47458, -92.47209
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2016)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2036
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 CR 26 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.