CR 49/RED Fork RD over Cheatham Lake Relief
GoodDesha County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI NE SH 1-ROHWER · Structure no. 000000000012667
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 49/RED Fork RD over Cheatham Lake Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 49/RED Fork RD over Cheatham Lake Relief in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 49 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 49/RED Fork RD over Cheatham Lake Relief built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is CR 49/RED Fork RD over Cheatham Lake Relief 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 2025.
How much traffic does CR 49/RED Fork RD over Cheatham Lake Relief carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 49/RED Fork RD over Cheatham Lake Relief?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 49/RED Fork RD over Cheatham Lake Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.