US Bridges

CR 22/JENNIECUTOFF over Big Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 8.97 MI W SH159-PORTLAND · Structure no. 000000000010979

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22/JENNIECUTOFF over Big Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 22/JENNIECUTOFF over Big Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2007. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 22/JENNIECUTOFF
CrossesBig Bayou
Location8.97 MI W SH159-PORTLAND
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.24198, -91.4261
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic93 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 22/JENNIECUTOFF over Big Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22/JENNIECUTOFF over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 22/JENNIECUTOFF over Big Bayou carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 22/JENNIECUTOFF over Big Bayou?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22/JENNIECUTOFF over Big Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.