US Bridges

Kanis Road/ CR 38 over Fletcher Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Kanis at Walnut Grove RD · Structure no. 000000000023121

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanis Road/ CR 38 over Fletcher Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kanis Road/ CR 38 over Fletcher Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKanis Road/ CR 38
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationKanis at Walnut Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77078, -92.51451
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic875 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kanis Road/ CR 38 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanis Road/ CR 38 over Fletcher 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 Kanis Road/ CR 38 over Fletcher Creek carry?

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

How long is Kanis Road/ CR 38 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Kanis Road/ CR 38 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.