US Bridges

CR 51/LANCASTER RD over Chance Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI S SH54-LTTLGARNETT · Structure no. 000000000023161

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51/LANCASTER RD over Chance Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 51/LANCASTER RD over Chance Creek in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 51/LANCASTER RD
CrossesChance Creek
Location1.8 MI S SH54-LTTLGARNETT
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.83944, -91.79777
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 (6.7 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 traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic124 by 2027
Trucks12%
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 51/LANCASTER RD over Chance Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51/LANCASTER RD over Chance Creek 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 51/LANCASTER RD over Chance Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 51/LANCASTER RD over Chance Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 51/LANCASTER RD over Chance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.