US Bridges

C.R. 23 -F- 1.81 over Fish Lake

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 2 MI West of Odgen · Structure no. 000000000004306

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 23 -F- 1.81 over Fish Lake is a concrete slab carrying C.R. 23 -F- 1.81 over Fish Lake in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 23 -F- 1.81
CrossesFish Lake
Location2 MI West of Odgen
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.59795, -94.08662
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2018)
Projected traffic296 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 23 -F- 1.81 over Fish Lake built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 23 -F- 1.81 over Fish Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 23 -F- 1.81 over Fish Lake carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 23 -F- 1.81 over Fish Lake?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 23 -F- 1.81 over Fish Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.