US Bridges

CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (west Br.)

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 2.64 MI E SH54-FENNYVILLE · Structure no. 000000000014601

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (west Br.) is a steel culvert carrying CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (west Br.) in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 18/ Autumn Hill
CrossesTurtle Creek (west Br.)
Location2.64 MI E SH54-FENNYVILLE
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates33.97722, -91.91417
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic123 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (west Br.) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (west Br.) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (west Br.) carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (west Br.)?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (west Br.)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.