US Bridges

CR 44-C (avilla over Hurricane Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · .6MI W of Congo RD · Structure no. 000000000018579

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44-C (avilla over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 44-C (avilla over Hurricane Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44-C (avilla
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.6MI W of Congo RD
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.683, -92.59521
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic536 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 44-C (avilla over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44-C (avilla over Hurricane 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 44-C (avilla over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 44-C (avilla over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44-C (avilla over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.