US Bridges

CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 4.0 E of SH 183 & CR 18 · Structure no. 000000000018236

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 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 Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 18 (w. Sardis) over 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 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 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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18 (w. Sardis)
CrossesCreek
Location4.0 E of SH 183 & CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55356, -92.43456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 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 width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Creek 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 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.