US Bridges

CR 94/ Delta RD over Big Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E US 65-GRADY · Structure no. 000000000003938

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 94/ Delta RD over Big Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 94/ Delta RD over Big Canal in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2007. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 94/ Delta RD
CrossesBig Canal
Location1.5 MI E US 65-GRADY
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.09355, -91.66373
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2018)
Projected traffic78 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 CR 94/ Delta RD over Big Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 94/ Delta RD over Big Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 94/ Delta RD over Big Canal carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 94/ Delta RD over Big Canal?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 94/ Delta RD over Big Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.