US Bridges

CR24-GERMANIA Road over Otter Creek Branch

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 1.69 M East S.Alexander · Structure no. 000000000023466

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR24-GERMANIA Road over Otter Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR24-GERMANIA Road over Otter Creek Branch in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR24-GERMANIA Road
CrossesOtter Creek Branch
Location1.69 M East S.Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60114, -92.4166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR24-GERMANIA Road over Otter Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR24-GERMANIA Road over Otter Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR24-GERMANIA Road over Otter Creek Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR24-GERMANIA Road over Otter Creek Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR24-GERMANIA Road over Otter Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.