US Bridges

CR 118 - F over Owl Creek Log 5.16

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 5.2 MI W SH 227 · Structure no. 000000000020070

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 - F over Owl Creek Log 5.16 is a concrete slab carrying CR 118 - F over Owl Creek Log 5.16 in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 656 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 118 - F
CrossesOwl Creek Log 5.16
Location5.2 MI W SH 227
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates34.55062, -93.24609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2018)
Projected traffic315 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 118 - F over Owl Creek Log 5.16 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 - F over Owl Creek Log 5.16 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 118 - F over Owl Creek Log 5.16 carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 118 - F over Owl Creek Log 5.16?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 - F over Owl Creek Log 5.16?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.