US Bridges

CR 317/JUDGES RD over Canal No. 18

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E US 65-MCGEHEE · Structure no. 000000000012686

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 317/JUDGES RD over Canal No. 18 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 317/JUDGES RD over Canal No. 18 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 317/JUDGES RD
CrossesCanal No. 18
Location1.3 MI E US 65-MCGEHEE
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.66161, -91.3999
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic27 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 CR 317/JUDGES RD over Canal No. 18 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 317/JUDGES RD over Canal No. 18 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 317/JUDGES RD over Canal No. 18 carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 317/JUDGES RD over Canal No. 18?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 317/JUDGES RD over Canal No. 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.