US Bridges

Blue Rock Road-Cr over Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.05 MI NE SH88-ALTHEIMER · Structure no. 000000000021780

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Rock Road-Cr over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Blue Rock Road-Cr over Canal 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2016. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlue Rock Road-Cr
CrossesCanal
Location1.05 MI NE SH88-ALTHEIMER
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates34.32666, -91.83103
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Blue Rock Road-Cr over Canal built?

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

What condition is Blue Rock Road-Cr over Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Rock Road-Cr over Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Rock Road-Cr over Canal?

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 Blue Rock Road-Cr over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.