US Bridges

CR 31-H So Sardis over Hurricane CR Rel

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 1MI No of Cord 446 · Structure no. 000000000016649

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31-H So Sardis over Hurricane CR Rel is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 31-H So Sardis over Hurricane CR Rel in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 31-H So Sardis
CrossesHurricane CR Rel
Location1MI No of Cord 446
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51248, -92.41461
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 31-H So Sardis over Hurricane CR Rel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31-H So Sardis over Hurricane CR Rel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 31-H So Sardis over Hurricane CR Rel carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 31-H So Sardis over Hurricane CR Rel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31-H So Sardis over Hurricane CR Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.