US Bridges

CR 39/ Chesapeake over Wagon Bayou (canal)

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 3.76 MI S US 65-VARNER · Structure no. 000000000022928

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 39/ Chesapeake over Wagon Bayou (canal) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 39/ Chesapeake over Wagon Bayou (canal) in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 39/ Chesapeake
CrossesWagon Bayou (canal)
Location3.76 MI S US 65-VARNER
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates33.99972, -91.65303
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2018)
Projected traffic133 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 39/ Chesapeake over Wagon Bayou (canal) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 39/ Chesapeake over Wagon Bayou (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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 39/ Chesapeake over Wagon Bayou (canal) carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 39/ Chesapeake over Wagon Bayou (canal)?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns CR 39/ Chesapeake over Wagon Bayou (canal)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.