US Bridges

CR 8/BALL Road over Caney Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI W SH 159-EUDORA · Structure no. 000000000010967

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8/BALL Road over Caney Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 8/BALL Road over Caney Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8/BALL Road
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location2.7 MI W SH 159-EUDORA
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.0796, -91.32048
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2018)
Projected traffic93 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8/BALL Road over Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8/BALL Road over Caney Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 8/BALL Road over Caney Bayou carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 8/BALL Road over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8/BALL Road over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.