US Bridges

Bob Courtway Rd. over W Fork Caney Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.20 MI N Jct. SH 64 · Structure no. 000000000023030

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,426
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Courtway Rd. over W Fork Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bob Courtway Rd. over W Fork Caney Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,426 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2026. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBob Courtway Rd.
CrossesW Fork Caney Creek
Location0.20 MI N Jct. SH 64
RouteCity Street 5708
Coordinates35.09461, -92.41432
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2018)
Projected traffic363 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bob Courtway Rd. over W Fork Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Courtway Rd. over W Fork Caney Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bob Courtway Rd. over W Fork Caney Creek carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bob Courtway Rd. over W Fork Caney Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Courtway Rd. over W Fork Caney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.