Long Bell Road-Cr over Cross Bayou
PoorPosted for loadArkansas County, Arkansas · 0.16 MI E Jeffco-Bayoumet · Structure no. 000000000010110
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Bell Road-Cr over Cross Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Bell Road-Cr over Cross Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Bell Road-Cr over Cross Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Bell Road-Cr over Cross Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Long Bell Road-Cr over Cross Bayou carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Long Bell Road-Cr over Cross Bayou?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Long Bell Road-Cr over Cross Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.