US Bridges

CR705G Wattensaw over I -40 Log 196.32

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & CO.RD.705 · Structure no. 000000000003710

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
348 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR705G Wattensaw over I -40 Log 196.32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR705G Wattensaw over I -40 Log 196.32 in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2007. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR705G Wattensaw
CrossesI -40 Log 196.32
LocationJCT I-40 & CO.RD.705
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.82077, -91.51275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR705G Wattensaw over I -40 Log 196.32 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR705G Wattensaw over I -40 Log 196.32 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR705G Wattensaw over I -40 Log 196.32 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR705G Wattensaw over I -40 Log 196.32?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR705G Wattensaw over I -40 Log 196.32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.