US Bridges

Doughboy RD-CR59 over Point Deluce Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E US 165-LAFARGUE · Structure no. 000000000023865

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doughboy RD-CR59 over Point Deluce Bayou is a steel other carrying Doughboy RD-CR59 over Point Deluce Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDoughboy RD-CR59
CrossesPoint Deluce Bayou
Location0.5 MI E US 165-LAFARGUE
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates34.19381, -91.33497
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doughboy RD-CR59 over Point Deluce Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doughboy RD-CR59 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Doughboy RD-CR59 over Point Deluce Bayou carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doughboy RD-CR59 over Point Deluce Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Doughboy RD-CR59 over Point Deluce Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.