US Bridges

CR 413/ Bottoms RD over Canal Number 43

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI W US 165-BACK Gate · Structure no. 000000000020874

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 413/ Bottoms RD over Canal Number 43 is a steel other carrying CR 413/ Bottoms RD over Canal Number 43 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 413/ Bottoms RD
CrossesCanal Number 43
Location2.5 MI W US 165-BACK Gate
RouteCounty Highway 413
Coordinates33.94064, -91.43653
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 413/ Bottoms RD over Canal Number 43 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 413/ Bottoms RD over Canal Number 43 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 413/ Bottoms RD over Canal Number 43 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 413/ Bottoms RD over Canal Number 43?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 413/ Bottoms RD over Canal Number 43?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.