US Bridges

CR20 -G 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.91 M E Jct. SH 349 · Structure no. 000000000011743

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
129 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR20 -G 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR20 -G 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR20 -G 911- 108
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.91 M E Jct. SH 349
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates35.81973, -90.78855
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionAugust 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR20 -G 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR20 -G 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2019.

How much traffic does CR20 -G 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR20 -G 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR20 -G 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.