US Bridges

Frownfelter Rd-Cr over Hurricane Bayou (canal)

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI N US165-LODGECORNR · Structure no. 000000000021194

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frownfelter Rd-Cr over Hurricane Bayou (canal) is a steel other carrying Frownfelter Rd-Cr over Hurricane Bayou (canal) in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFrownfelter Rd-Cr
CrossesHurricane Bayou (canal)
Location3.0 MI N US165-LODGECORNR
RouteCounty Highway 408
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34191, -91.47258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2007
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frownfelter Rd-Cr over Hurricane Bayou (canal) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frownfelter Rd-Cr over Hurricane Bayou (canal) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Frownfelter Rd-Cr over Hurricane Bayou (canal) carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Frownfelter Rd-Cr over Hurricane Bayou (canal)?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Frownfelter Rd-Cr over Hurricane Bayou (canal)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.