US Bridges

CR W474 - D over Left Hand Chute Lit Rvr

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 5 MI SE of Manila · Structure no. 000000000015169

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR W474 - D over Left Hand Chute Lit Rvr is a concrete channel beam carrying CR W474 - D over Left Hand Chute Lit Rvr in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2007. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCR W474 - D
CrossesLeft Hand Chute Lit Rvr
Location5 MI SE of Manila
RouteCounty Highway 0W474
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic225 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 W474 - D over Left Hand Chute Lit Rvr built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR W474 - D over Left Hand Chute Lit Rvr 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR W474 - D over Left Hand Chute Lit Rvr carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR W474 - D over Left Hand Chute Lit Rvr?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR W474 - D over Left Hand Chute Lit Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.