US Bridges

CR 963-C over Lateral No 2

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1/2 S & 3 1/4 W Dixie · Structure no. 000000000020868

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 963-C over Lateral No 2 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 963-C over Lateral No 2 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 963-C
CrossesLateral No 2
Location1/2 S & 3 1/4 W Dixie
RouteCounty Highway 963
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91454, -90.51444
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1987)
Projected traffic228 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 963-C over Lateral No 2 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 963-C over Lateral No 2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 963-C over Lateral No 2 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 963-C over Lateral No 2?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 963-C over Lateral No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.