US Bridges

Old Post RD-CR61 over Little Post Bayou

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI E US 165-GILLETT · Structure no. 000000000010048

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Post RD-CR61 over Little Post Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Old Post RD-CR61 over Little Post Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Post RD-CR61
CrossesLittle Post Bayou
Location2.1 MI E US 165-GILLETT
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates34.10634, -91.33576
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic118 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 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 Old Post RD-CR61 over Little Post Bayou built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Post RD-CR61 over Little Post Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Post RD-CR61 over Little Post Bayou carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Post RD-CR61 over Little Post Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Post RD-CR61 over Little Post Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.