US Bridges

Red Hill RD over Little Frog Bayou

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.11 MI E JCT SH 162 · Structure no. 000000000004272

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill RD over Little Frog Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Red Hill RD over Little Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 931 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRed Hill RD
CrossesLittle Frog Bayou
Location1.11 MI E JCT SH 162
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates35.46992, -94.20169
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2018)
Projected traffic546 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Red Hill RD over Little Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hill RD over Little Frog 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Red Hill RD over Little Frog Bayou carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Hill RD over Little Frog Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill RD over Little Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.