US Bridges

CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Branch Brier Lick Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 3.5 E of JCT SH 183 · Structure no. 000000000018235

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Branch Brier Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Branch Brier Lick Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 18 (w. Sardis)
CrossesBranch Brier Lick Creek
Location3.5 E of JCT SH 183
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates34.55812, -92.43843
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 18 (w. Sardis) over Branch Brier Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Branch Brier Lick 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Branch Brier Lick Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Branch Brier Lick Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Branch Brier Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.