US Bridges

Hesser Levee Rd-Cr over Point Deluce Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI N SH 44-LAFARGUE · Structure no. 000000000022025

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hesser Levee Rd-Cr over Point Deluce Bayou is a steel other carrying Hesser Levee Rd-Cr over Point Deluce Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHesser Levee Rd-Cr
CrossesPoint Deluce Bayou
Location1.3 MI N SH 44-LAFARGUE
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates34.16963, -91.3088
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic82 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Hesser Levee Rd-Cr over Point Deluce Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hesser Levee Rd-Cr over Point Deluce Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hesser Levee Rd-Cr over Point Deluce Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hesser Levee Rd-Cr over Point Deluce Bayou?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hesser Levee Rd-Cr over Point Deluce Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.