US Bridges

Punkin Center RD over Canal

GoodPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.79 Miles W of HWY 1 · Structure no. 000000000024207

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Punkin Center RD over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Punkin Center RD over Canal in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPunkin Center RD
CrossesCanal
Location2.79 Miles W of HWY 1
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.69454, -90.74774
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1987)
Projected traffic68 by 2007
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Punkin Center RD over Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Punkin Center RD over Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Punkin Center RD over Canal carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Punkin Center RD over Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Punkin Center RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.