US Bridges

CR 42/GOULD RD over Canal #81

Poor

Desha County, Arkansas · 2.22 MI E SH 1-WATSON · Structure no. 000000000012662

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42/GOULD RD over Canal #81 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 42/GOULD RD over Canal #81 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 42/GOULD RD
CrossesCanal #81
Location2.22 MI E SH 1-WATSON
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85167, -91.22777
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$329,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42/GOULD RD over Canal #81 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42/GOULD RD over Canal #81 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 CR 42/GOULD RD over Canal #81 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 42/GOULD RD over Canal #81?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42/GOULD RD over Canal #81?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.