US Bridges

CR 42/GOULD Road over Canal #67

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 3.98 MI E SH 1-WATSON · Structure no. 000000000022166

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42/GOULD Road over Canal #67 is a steel other carrying CR 42/GOULD Road over Canal #67 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2007. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 42/GOULD Road
CrossesCanal #67
Location3.98 MI E SH 1-WATSON
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85101, -91.19766
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42/GOULD Road over Canal #67 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42/GOULD Road over Canal #67 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 42/GOULD Road over Canal #67 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 42/GOULD Road over Canal #67?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42/GOULD Road over Canal #67?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.