US Bridges

Prairie Bayou Road over Prairie Bayou

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · Sec 10 T6S R1W · Structure no. 000043670-00068

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Prairie Bayou Road over Prairie Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Prairie Bayou Road over Prairie Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Bayou Road
CrossesPrairie Bayou
LocationSec 10 T6S R1W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.18683, -91.11267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Prairie Bayou Road over Prairie Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Bayou Road over Prairie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Bayou Road over Prairie Bayou carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Prairie Bayou Road over Prairie Bayou?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Bayou Road over Prairie Bayou?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.