US Bridges

CR 22-E Owassa TR over Branch of Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI North Caney · Structure no. 000000000021131

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22-E Owassa TR over Branch of Caney Creek is a steel other carrying CR 22-E Owassa TR over Branch of Caney Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 22-E Owassa TR
CrossesBranch of Caney Creek
Location1.5 MI North Caney
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.27936, -93.08721
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic49 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 22-E Owassa TR over Branch of Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22-E Owassa TR over Branch of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 22-E Owassa TR over Branch of Caney Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 22-E Owassa TR over Branch of Caney Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22-E Owassa TR over Branch of Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.