US Bridges

CR 104 over Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI W US 165-BOYDELL · Structure no. 000000000004641

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 104 over Bayou Bartholomew in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2010. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCR 104
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location2.8 MI W US 165-BOYDELL
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates33.34673, -91.53058
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic117 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 CR 104 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 104 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 104 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.