US Bridges

Cord 359/LEWIS Rd. over Macon Lake

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 0.40 M E US 65 · Structure no. 000000000023675

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord 359/LEWIS Rd. over Macon Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cord 359/LEWIS Rd. over Macon Lake in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCord 359/LEWIS Rd.
CrossesMacon Lake
Location0.40 M E US 65
RouteCounty Highway 359
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.46856, -91.33312
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cord 359/LEWIS Rd. over Macon Lake built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cord 359/LEWIS Rd. over Macon Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cord 359/LEWIS Rd. over Macon Lake carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cord 359/LEWIS Rd. over Macon Lake?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cord 359/LEWIS Rd. over Macon Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.