US Bridges

Earl Chadick Rd-Cr over Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI S SH 256-WRIGHT · Structure no. 000000000023067

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earl Chadick Rd-Cr over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Earl Chadick Rd-Cr over Canal in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesEarl Chadick Rd-Cr
CrossesCanal
Location2.4 MI S SH 256-WRIGHT
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates34.39163, -92.05784
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Earl Chadick Rd-Cr over Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earl Chadick Rd-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 2023.

How much traffic does Earl Chadick Rd-Cr over Canal carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Earl Chadick Rd-Cr over Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Earl Chadick Rd-Cr over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.