US Bridges

Ar HWY 98 over Cornie Bayou

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 3.9 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000X1684

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 98 over Cornie Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 98 over Cornie Bayou in Columbia 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAr HWY 98
CrossesCornie Bayou
Location3.9 MI S JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates33.19968, -93.06213
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 98 over Cornie Bayou built?

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

What condition is Ar HWY 98 over Cornie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 98 over Cornie Bayou carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 98 over Cornie Bayou?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 98 over Cornie Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.