US Bridges

SH284/SEC1/L12.072 over Canal

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI E JCT SH 193&284 · Structure no. 0000000000M4050

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH284/SEC1/L12.072 over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying SH284/SEC1/L12.072 over Canal in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH284/SEC1/L12.072
CrossesCanal
Location3.4 MI E JCT SH 193&284
RouteState Highway 284
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.20822, -90.84763
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2021)
Projected traffic762 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH284/SEC1/L12.072 over Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH284/SEC1/L12.072 over Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH284/SEC1/L12.072 over Canal carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH284/SEC1/L12.072 over Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH284/SEC1/L12.072 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.