US Bridges

CR 328 - E over Whaley Slough

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1 MI No Bono · Structure no. 000000000024208

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 328 - E over Whaley Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 328 - E over Whaley Slough in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 328 - E
CrossesWhaley Slough
Location1 MI No Bono
RouteCounty Highway 328
Coordinates35.9161, -90.80044
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic732 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 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 328 - E over Whaley Slough built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 328 - E over Whaley Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 328 - E over Whaley Slough carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 328 - E over Whaley Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 328 - E over Whaley Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.