US Bridges

CR 26-E (911=147) over Gum Slough Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.0 Ml NW of Bono · Structure no. 000000000021034

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26-E (911=147) over Gum Slough Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 26-E (911=147) over Gum Slough Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 26-E (911=147)
CrossesGum Slough Ditch
Location2.0 Ml NW of Bono
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91907, -90.8365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic191 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 26-E (911=147) over Gum Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26-E (911=147) over Gum Slough 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 26-E (911=147) over Gum Slough Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 26-E (911=147) over Gum Slough Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26-E (911=147) over Gum Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.