US Bridges

CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Dry Bayou

FairPosted for load

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S US 82-MONTROSE · Structure no. 000000000021627

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Dry Bayou is a steel other carrying CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Dry Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR30/RUBY Mcgehee
CrossesDry Bayou
Location2.0 MI S US 82-MONTROSE
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.27197, -91.44772
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Dry Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Dry Bayou carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Dry Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Dry Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.