US Bridges

CR 327 over Canal No. 18

FairPosted for load

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E SH 159-HALLEY · Structure no. 000000000021261

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 327 over Canal No. 18 is a steel other carrying CR 327 over Canal No. 18 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 327
CrossesCanal No. 18
Location0.5 MI E SH 159-HALLEY
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.54753, -91.31652
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1987)
Projected traffic42 by 2007
Trucks5%
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$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 327 over Canal No. 18 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 327 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 327 over Canal No. 18 carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 327 over Canal No. 18?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 327 over Canal No. 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.