US Bridges

CR46-LK Norrell RD over Caney Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.2 M W Lawson RD · Structure no. 000000000022939

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR46-LK Norrell RD over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR46-LK Norrell RD over Caney Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2027. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCR46-LK Norrell RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.2 M W Lawson RD
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates34.69553, -92.61901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic896 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 CR46-LK Norrell RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR46-LK Norrell RD over Caney 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR46-LK Norrell RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR46-LK Norrell RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR46-LK Norrell RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.