US Bridges

CR 31/ Kirtley RD over Canal 19

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E US65 Mitchville · Structure no. 000000000004795

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31/ Kirtley RD over Canal 19 is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 31/ Kirtley RD over Canal 19 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2017. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 31/ Kirtley RD
CrossesCanal 19
Location1.3 MI E US65 Mitchville
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.92639, -91.48084
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic179 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 31/ Kirtley RD over Canal 19 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31/ Kirtley RD over Canal 19 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31/ Kirtley RD over Canal 19 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 31/ Kirtley RD over Canal 19?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31/ Kirtley RD over Canal 19?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.