US Bridges

Levee Road over Connerly Bayou

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · Lk.Chicot Pumping Station · Structure no. CEPMVKAR0000011

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
425 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Levee Road over Connerly Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Levee Road over Connerly Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee Road
CrossesConnerly Bayou
LocationLk.Chicot Pumping Station
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.43165, -91.24028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
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 Levee Road over Connerly Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road over Connerly Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Road over Connerly Bayou carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Levee Road over Connerly Bayou?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over Connerly Bayou?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).