US Bridges

CR27/ 16th Sect RD over Macon Bayou Relief Ditch

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.95 M W US 65-LAKEVLLAGE · Structure no. 000000000010984

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR27/ 16th Sect RD over Macon Bayou Relief Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR27/ 16th Sect RD over Macon Bayou Relief Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR27/ 16th Sect RD
CrossesMacon Bayou Relief Ditch
Location1.95 M W US 65-LAKEVLLAGE
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.29403, -91.30783
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR27/ 16th Sect RD over Macon Bayou Relief Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR27/ 16th Sect RD over Macon Bayou Relief Ditch 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 CR27/ 16th Sect RD over Macon Bayou Relief Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR27/ 16th Sect RD over Macon Bayou Relief Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR27/ 16th Sect RD over Macon Bayou Relief Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.