US Bridges

CR948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake

Poor

Craighead County, Arkansas · 3.25 MI E of SH 49 · Structure no. 0000000000M4003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR948 - Lm 3.22
CrossesBig Lake
Location3.25 MI E of SH 49
RouteCounty Highway 948
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.92191, -90.51975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.