US Bridges

CR 549-J (mcdonald over Cane Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.5M.WEST SH365 · Structure no. 000000000022304

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 549-J (mcdonald over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 549-J (mcdonald over Cane 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 549-J (mcdonald
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.5M.WEST SH365
RouteCounty Highway 549
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60218, -92.22946
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2018)
Projected traffic123 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 549-J (mcdonald over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 549-J (mcdonald over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 549-J (mcdonald over Cane Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 549-J (mcdonald over Cane Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 549-J (mcdonald over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.