US Bridges

US 425-02 Lm 2.29 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek

Fair

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.29 MI N US 82-HAMBURG · Structure no. 000000000003551

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 425-02 Lm 2.29 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 425-02 Lm 2.29 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 425-02 Lm 2.29
CrossesChemin-A-Haut Creek
Location2.29 MI N US 82-HAMBURG
RouteU.S. Route 425
Coordinates33.25842, -91.80972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,392 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 425-02 Lm 2.29 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 425-02 Lm 2.29 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 425-02 Lm 2.29 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 425-02 Lm 2.29 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 425-02 Lm 2.29 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.