US Bridges

CR 338/MCCLENDONRD over Canal No. 18

FairPosted for load

Desha County, Arkansas · 100 N SH 4-MCGEHEE · Structure no. 000000000023162

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 338/MCCLENDONRD over Canal No. 18 is a steel other carrying CR 338/MCCLENDONRD over Canal No. 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 338/MCCLENDONRD
CrossesCanal No. 18
Location100 N SH 4-MCGEHEE
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60641, -91.30517
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 338/MCCLENDONRD over Canal No. 18 built?

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

What condition is CR 338/MCCLENDONRD 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 338/MCCLENDONRD over Canal No. 18 carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 338/MCCLENDONRD over Canal No. 18?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 338/MCCLENDONRD over Canal No. 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.