US Bridges

Crawfordcrossng-Cr over Canal No. 18

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI E US 65-REED · Structure no. 000000000004471

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawfordcrossng-Cr over Canal No. 18 is a concrete channel beam carrying Crawfordcrossng-Cr over Canal No. 18 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCrawfordcrossng-Cr
CrossesCanal No. 18
Location0.4 MI E US 65-REED
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates33.68778, -91.42861
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crawfordcrossng-Cr over Canal No. 18 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawfordcrossng-Cr over Canal No. 18 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Crawfordcrossng-Cr over Canal No. 18 carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crawfordcrossng-Cr over Canal No. 18?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Crawfordcrossng-Cr over Canal No. 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.