US Bridges

Grant 18-CR over Derrieusseaux Creek Rel.

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI W Jeffco-Grapevine · Structure no. 000000000004424

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant 18-CR over Derrieusseaux Creek Rel. is a concrete channel beam carrying Grant 18-CR over Derrieusseaux Creek Rel. in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesGrant 18-CR
CrossesDerrieusseaux Creek Rel.
Location0.7 MI W Jeffco-Grapevine
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates34.14667, -92.2425
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant 18-CR over Derrieusseaux Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant 18-CR over Derrieusseaux Creek Rel. 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Grant 18-CR over Derrieusseaux Creek Rel. carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Grant 18-CR over Derrieusseaux Creek Rel.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grant 18-CR over Derrieusseaux Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.