US Bridges

CR 45 Kanis 1.60 over Cave Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · Kanis and Cold Spr. Cem. · Structure no. 000000000021206

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,079
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 Kanis 1.60 over Cave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 45 Kanis 1.60 over Cave Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 45 Kanis 1.60
CrossesCave Creek
LocationKanis and Cold Spr. Cem.
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates34.79148, -92.67976
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2018)
Projected traffic291 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1.60 over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 Kanis 1.60 over Cave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 45 Kanis 1.60 over Cave Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 45 Kanis 1.60 over Cave Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 45 Kanis 1.60 over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.