US Bridges

Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Caney Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI W SH256-PBARSENAL · Structure no. 000000000021733

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Caney Creek 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Rd-Cr 163
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.50 MI W SH256-PBARSENAL
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.30045, -92.09792
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2018)
Projected traffic498 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 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 2023.

How much traffic does Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Caney Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.