US Bridges

CR 38 Kanis over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .25 M E Saline CO LN · Structure no. 000000000018216

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 Kanis over Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 38 Kanis over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38 Kanis
CrossesCreek
Location.25 M E Saline CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.79341, -92.64625
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic802 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 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 38 Kanis over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 Kanis over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 38 Kanis over Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 Kanis over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 Kanis over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.