US Bridges

CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1 MI W of I-430 · Structure no. 000000000022273

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2007. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 26 Lawson
CrossesMchenry Creek
Location1 MI W of I-430
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70759, -92.42495
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,296 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 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.