US Bridges

CR W538 - D over Left Hand Chute

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 7 Miles S of Manila · Structure no. 000000000004534

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR W538 - D over Left Hand Chute is a concrete channel beam carrying CR W538 - D over Left Hand Chute in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2007. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR W538 - D
CrossesLeft Hand Chute
Location7 Miles S of Manila
RouteCounty Highway 0W538
Coordinates35.77115, -90.14912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR W538 - D over Left Hand Chute built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR W538 - D over Left Hand Chute 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR W538 - D over Left Hand Chute carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR W538 - D over Left Hand Chute?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR W538 - D over Left Hand Chute?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.