US Bridges

CR 45 / Kanis RD over Allens Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 5.7 MI W Pulaski CO Line · Structure no. 000000000021016

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

About this bridge

CR 45 / Kanis RD over Allens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 45 / Kanis RD over Allens Creek 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 45 / Kanis RD
CrossesAllens Creek
Location5.7 MI W Pulaski CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76863, -92.72658
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 Allens Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 45 / Kanis RD over Allens 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 45 / Kanis RD over Allens Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 45 / Kanis RD over Allens Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 45 / Kanis RD over Allens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.