US Bridges

CR280/DOC Seale RD over Bayou Macon

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.39 MI W US65-LAKEVLLAGE · Structure no. 000000000004512

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR280/DOC Seale RD over Bayou Macon is a concrete channel beam carrying CR280/DOC Seale RD over Bayou Macon in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2007. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR280/DOC Seale RD
CrossesBayou Macon
Location2.39 MI W US65-LAKEVLLAGE
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates33.28499, -91.3216
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic111 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 CR280/DOC Seale RD over Bayou Macon built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR280/DOC Seale RD over Bayou Macon 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does CR280/DOC Seale RD over Bayou Macon carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR280/DOC Seale RD over Bayou Macon?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR280/DOC Seale RD over Bayou Macon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.