US Bridges

South Yoder Rd-Cr over Elm Prong Mill Bayou

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI S SH 130-YODER · Structure no. 0000000000X0491

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Yoder Rd-Cr over Elm Prong Mill Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying South Yoder Rd-Cr over Elm Prong Mill Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Yoder Rd-Cr
CrossesElm Prong Mill Bayou
Location5.0 MI S SH 130-YODER
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates34.40542, -91.48934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2007
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 South Yoder Rd-Cr over Elm Prong Mill Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Yoder Rd-Cr over Elm Prong Mill 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 South Yoder Rd-Cr over Elm Prong Mill Bayou carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Yoder Rd-Cr over Elm Prong Mill Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns South Yoder Rd-Cr over Elm Prong Mill Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.