US Bridges

Tarkingtonrd-Cr 12 over Little Lagrue Bayou

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.32 MI W SH 153-LAGRUE · Structure no. 000000000022163

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarkingtonrd-Cr 12 over Little Lagrue Bayou is a steel other carrying Tarkingtonrd-Cr 12 over Little Lagrue Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTarkingtonrd-Cr 12
CrossesLittle Lagrue Bayou
Location1.32 MI W SH 153-LAGRUE
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46127, -91.3855
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tarkingtonrd-Cr 12 over Little Lagrue Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarkingtonrd-Cr 12 over Little Lagrue 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tarkingtonrd-Cr 12 over Little Lagrue Bayou carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tarkingtonrd-Cr 12 over Little Lagrue Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tarkingtonrd-Cr 12 over Little Lagrue Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.