US Bridges

Red Line Road - Cs over Canal - Desha County

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI W US 65-DUMAS · Structure no. 000000000021014

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Line Road - Cs over Canal - Desha County is a steel other carrying Red Line Road - Cs over Canal - Desha County in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,132 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRed Line Road - Cs
CrossesCanal - Desha County
Location0.01 MI W US 65-DUMAS
RouteCity Street 23
Coordinates33.87955, -91.48319
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (1987)
Projected traffic15,132 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Red Line Road - Cs over Canal - Desha County built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Line Road - Cs over Canal - Desha County 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Red Line Road - Cs over Canal - Desha County carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Line Road - Cs over Canal - Desha County?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Red Line Road - Cs over Canal - Desha County?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.