US Bridges

CR 43-G Garrison over Kennerly Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.5 M N of Fern Ctf · Structure no. 000000000016487

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,307
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43-G Garrison over Kennerly Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 43-G Garrison over Kennerly Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 3,307 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 43-G Garrison
CrossesKennerly Creek
Location3.5 M N of Fern Ctf
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates34.8128, -92.58126
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,307 (2018)
Projected traffic566 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 43-G Garrison over Kennerly Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43-G Garrison over Kennerly Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 43-G Garrison over Kennerly Creek carry?

About 3,307 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 43-G Garrison over Kennerly Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43-G Garrison over Kennerly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.