US Bridges

CO Rt 45 / Kanis R over North Fork Saline River

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E. of SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000004695

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 45 / Kanis R over North Fork Saline River is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 45 / Kanis R over North Fork Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2012. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCO Rt 45 / Kanis R
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location0.5 MI E. of SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates34.76922, -92.75201
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2018)
Projected traffic412 by 2012
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 CO Rt 45 / Kanis R over North Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 45 / Kanis R over North Fork Saline River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 45 / Kanis R over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 45 / Kanis R over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 45 / Kanis R over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.