US Bridges

CR 45/KANIS RD over Branch of Saline

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 4.1 MI W Pulaski CO Line · Structure no. 000000000020899

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,079
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45/KANIS RD over Branch of Saline is a concrete culvert carrying CR 45/KANIS RD over Branch of Saline in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 45/KANIS RD
CrossesBranch of Saline
Location4.1 MI W Pulaski CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7833, -92.71002
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 45/KANIS RD over Branch of Saline built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45/KANIS RD over Branch of Saline 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 45/KANIS RD over Branch of Saline carry?

About 1,079 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 45/KANIS RD over Branch of Saline?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 45/KANIS RD over Branch of Saline?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.