Wabbaseka Rd-Cr 57 over Canal
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Arkansas · 3.75 MI N US 79-WABBASEKA · Structure no. 000000000014265
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wabbaseka Rd-Cr 57 over Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wabbaseka Rd-Cr 57 over Canal in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wabbaseka Rd-Cr 57 over Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wabbaseka Rd-Cr 57 over Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Wabbaseka Rd-Cr 57 over Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wabbaseka Rd-Cr 57 over Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wabbaseka Rd-Cr 57 over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.