US Bridges

CR 241/CYRIER RD over Canal # 2/BIG Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 0.98 MI N SH 8-EUDORA · Structure no. 000000000011011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 241/CYRIER RD over Canal # 2/BIG Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 241/CYRIER RD over Canal # 2/BIG Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 241/CYRIER RD
CrossesCanal # 2/BIG Bayou
Location0.98 MI N SH 8-EUDORA
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.13868, -91.38949
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 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 traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 241/CYRIER RD over Canal # 2/BIG Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 241/CYRIER RD over Canal # 2/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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 241/CYRIER RD over Canal # 2/BIG Bayou carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 241/CYRIER RD over Canal # 2/BIG Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 241/CYRIER RD over Canal # 2/BIG Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.