US Bridges

CR 76/SHULER RD over Macon Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI E US65-CHICOTJUNCT · Structure no. 000000000004411

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
236 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 76/SHULER RD over Macon Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 76/SHULER RD over Macon Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 76/SHULER RD
CrossesMacon Bayou
Location1.7 MI E US65-CHICOTJUNCT
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.15518, -91.22885
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 76/SHULER RD over Macon Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 76/SHULER RD over Macon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 76/SHULER RD over Macon Bayou carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 76/SHULER RD over Macon Bayou?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 76/SHULER RD over Macon Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.