US Bridges

CR 38 Kanis over Mcfadden Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.25 W Ferndale · Structure no. 000000000023718

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 Kanis over Mcfadden Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 38 Kanis over Mcfadden Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 750 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38 Kanis
CrossesMcfadden Creek
Location0.25 W Ferndale
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77978, -92.55902
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR 38 Kanis over Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 Kanis over Mcfadden 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38 Kanis over Mcfadden Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 38 Kanis over Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 Kanis over Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.