US Bridges

CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Muddy Branch

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 5.86 M East SH 183 · Structure no. 000000000018237

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Muddy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Muddy Branch in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2021. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18 (w. Sardis)
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location5.86 M East SH 183
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53402, -92.41631
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2021
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Muddy Branch 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 Muddy Branch carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 18 (w. Sardis) over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.