US Bridges

CR 68/CAMP Nine RD over Canal No. 81

FairPosted for load

Desha County, Arkansas · 2.00 MI W SH 4-MCARTHUR · Structure no. 000000000021035

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68/CAMP Nine RD over Canal No. 81 is a steel other carrying CR 68/CAMP Nine RD over Canal No. 81 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2007. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 68/CAMP Nine RD
CrossesCanal No. 81
Location2.00 MI W SH 4-MCARTHUR
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.67861, -91.27474
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 68/CAMP Nine RD over Canal No. 81 built?

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

What condition is CR 68/CAMP Nine RD over Canal No. 81 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 68/CAMP Nine RD over Canal No. 81 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 68/CAMP Nine RD over Canal No. 81?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 68/CAMP Nine RD over Canal No. 81?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.