US Bridges

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

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 2.73 MI E SH54-FEENYVILLE · Structure no. 000000000023349

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

About this bridge

CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (east Br.) is a steel culvert carrying CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (east 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 18/ Autumn Hill
CrossesTurtle Creek (east Br.)
Location2.73 MI E SH54-FEENYVILLE
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates33.97723, -91.91099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 (east Br.) built?

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

What condition is CR 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (east Br.) 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 18/ Autumn Hill over Turtle Creek (east 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 (east Br.)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.