US Bridges

Blackwell Road-Cr over Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.30 MI N US79B-ALTHEMEIR · Structure no. 000000000022680

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackwell Road-Cr over Canal is a steel culvert carrying Blackwell Road-Cr over Canal in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackwell Road-Cr
CrossesCanal
Location1.30 MI N US79B-ALTHEMEIR
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.33663, -91.88573
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic96 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackwell Road-Cr over Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackwell 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Blackwell Road-Cr over Canal carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blackwell Road-Cr over Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Blackwell Road-Cr over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.