CR 12 / Newton Cha over Macon Bayou
GoodDesha County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E US 65 · Structure no. 000000000004364
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 12 / Newton Cha over Macon Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 / Newton Cha over Macon Bayou in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2007. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 12 / Newton Cha over Macon Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 12 / Newton Cha over Macon Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 12 / Newton Cha over Macon Bayou carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 12 / Newton Cha over Macon Bayou?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 12 / Newton Cha over Macon Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.