US Bridges

C.R. 12 -E- 1.37 over Caney Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.37 MI W JCT 29 & C.R 12 · Structure no. 000000000022598

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 12 -E- 1.37 over Caney Creek is a steel culvert carrying C.R. 12 -E- 1.37 over Caney Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC.R. 12 -E- 1.37
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.37 MI W JCT 29 & C.R 12
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates33.70561, -93.62945
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C.R. 12 -E- 1.37 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 12 -E- 1.37 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 12 -E- 1.37 over Caney Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 12 -E- 1.37 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns C.R. 12 -E- 1.37 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.