US Bridges

Union CR 24 (b) over Caney Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 2.7 M N New London · Structure no. 000000000018746

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 24 (b) over Caney Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union CR 24 (b) over Caney Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUnion CR 24 (b)
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.7 M N New London
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates33.22638, -92.3286
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2018)
Projected traffic331 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Union CR 24 (b) over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 24 (b) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 24 (b) over Caney Creek carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 24 (b) over Caney Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 24 (b) over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.