US Bridges

Ar HWY 212 over Bayou Derrieusseaux

Good

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 2.63 MI E JCT SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000007469

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 212 over Bayou Derrieusseaux is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 212 over Bayou Derrieusseaux in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2028. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAr HWY 212
CrossesBayou Derrieusseaux
Location2.63 MI E JCT SH 35
RouteState Highway 212
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.04561, -92.2339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic511 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ar HWY 212 over Bayou Derrieusseaux built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 212 over Bayou Derrieusseaux 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 212 over Bayou Derrieusseaux carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 212 over Bayou Derrieusseaux?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 212 over Bayou Derrieusseaux?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.