US Bridges

CR 41 Ferncliff over Little Maumelle Relief

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.4 S Co.Rd 38 · Structure no. 000000000018226

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 41 Ferncliff over Little Maumelle Relief is a concrete slab carrying CR 41 Ferncliff over Little Maumelle Relief in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCR 41 Ferncliff
CrossesLittle Maumelle Relief
Location1.4 S Co.Rd 38
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates34.76426, -92.5723
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 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 width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 41 Ferncliff over Little Maumelle Relief built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 41 Ferncliff over Little Maumelle Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 41 Ferncliff over Little Maumelle Relief carry?

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

How long is CR 41 Ferncliff over Little Maumelle Relief?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 41 Ferncliff over Little Maumelle Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.