US Bridges

Noble Lake RD-CR44 over Noble Lake

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.08 MI E US 65-NOBLELAKE · Structure no. 000000000021731

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noble Lake RD-CR44 over Noble Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Noble Lake RD-CR44 over Noble Lake in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNoble Lake RD-CR44
CrossesNoble Lake
Location0.08 MI E US 65-NOBLELAKE
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates34.17013, -91.84674
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic369 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Noble Lake RD-CR44 over Noble Lake built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noble Lake RD-CR44 over Noble Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Noble Lake RD-CR44 over Noble Lake carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Noble Lake RD-CR44 over Noble Lake?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Noble Lake RD-CR44 over Noble Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.