US Bridges

Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Ditch (caney CR Relief)

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E SH 365-PBARSENAL · Structure no. 000000000021734

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Ditch (caney CR Relief) is a concrete channel beam carrying Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Ditch (caney CR Relief) 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2016. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaldwin Rd-Cr 163
CrossesDitch (caney CR Relief)
Location0.5 MI E SH 365-PBARSENAL
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates34.30051, -92.09508
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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 traffic206 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Ditch (caney CR Relief) built?

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

What condition is Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Ditch (caney CR Relief) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Ditch (caney CR Relief) carry?

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

How long is Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Ditch (caney CR Relief)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Rd-Cr 163 over Ditch (caney CR Relief)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.