US Bridges

CR 288/OLD HWY 65 over Walnut Lake

FairPosted for load

Desha County, Arkansas · E Walnut Lake Dr-Pickens · Structure no. 000000000021300

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 288/OLD HWY 65 over Walnut Lake is a steel continuous other carrying CR 288/OLD HWY 65 over Walnut Lake 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2004. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 288/OLD HWY 65
CrossesWalnut Lake
LocationE Walnut Lake Dr-Pickens
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.84591, -91.48281
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2004
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 288/OLD HWY 65 over Walnut Lake built?

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

What condition is CR 288/OLD HWY 65 over Walnut Lake 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 288/OLD HWY 65 over Walnut Lake carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 288/OLD HWY 65 over Walnut Lake?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 288/OLD HWY 65 over Walnut Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.