US Bridges

CR 1311 Sundown over Mt. Carmel Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .14 M E SH 128 · Structure no. 000000000022286

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1311 Sundown over Mt. Carmel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1311 Sundown over Mt. Carmel Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1311 Sundown
CrossesMt. Carmel Creek
Location.14 M E SH 128
RouteCounty Highway 1311
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.39249, -93.05379
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic131 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 1311 Sundown over Mt. Carmel Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1311 Sundown over Mt. Carmel 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1311 Sundown over Mt. Carmel Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1311 Sundown over Mt. Carmel Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1311 Sundown over Mt. Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.