US Bridges

CR 324/COUNTRY Clu over Huskey CR

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 2.44 MI N CR 326 & 324 · Structure no. 000000000022245

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 324/COUNTRY Clu over Huskey CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 324/COUNTRY Clu over Huskey CR in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 324/COUNTRY Clu
CrossesHuskey CR
Location2.44 MI N CR 326 & 324
RouteCounty Highway 324
Coordinates34.26356, -92.68118
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2018)
Projected traffic27 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 324/COUNTRY Clu over Huskey CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 324/COUNTRY Clu over Huskey CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 324/COUNTRY Clu over Huskey CR carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 324/COUNTRY Clu over Huskey CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 324/COUNTRY Clu over Huskey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.