US Bridges

North Tower Rd-Cr over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI N SH 130-STUTTGART · Structure no. 000000000021751

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Tower Rd-Cr over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco is a steel other carrying North Tower Rd-Cr over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2016. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Tower Rd-Cr
CrossesLittlelagruebayou-Arkco
Location1.7 MI N SH 130-STUTTGART
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49996, -91.45055
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Tower Rd-Cr over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Tower Rd-Cr over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does North Tower Rd-Cr over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Tower Rd-Cr over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns North Tower Rd-Cr over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.