US Bridges

CR 38 (kanis Rd.) over Little Maumelle Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .5 MI W Ferndale · Structure no. 000000000023931

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 (kanis Rd.) over Little Maumelle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 38 (kanis Rd.) over Little Maumelle Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 500 by 2037. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 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 Rd.)
CrossesLittle Maumelle Creek
Location.5 MI W Ferndale
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78284, -92.56643
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
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 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 38 (kanis Rd.) over Little Maumelle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 (kanis Rd.) over Little Maumelle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38 (kanis Rd.) over Little Maumelle Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 38 (kanis Rd.) over Little Maumelle Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 (kanis Rd.) over Little Maumelle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.