US Bridges

CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.9 M W of I-430 · Structure no. 000000000023023

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2007. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 26 Lawson
CrossesMchenry Creek
Location1.9 M W of I-430
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates34.70731, -92.43019
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry 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 June 2023.

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 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 Lawson over Mchenry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.