US Bridges

State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou - Craw. Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.1MI E JCT SH 60 & 282 · Structure no. 000000000006044

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,906
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou - Craw. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou - Craw. Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,906 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2028. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 282
CrossesFrog Bayou - Craw. Co.
Location0.1MI E JCT SH 60 & 282
RouteState Highway 282
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52555, -94.27252
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,906 (2018)
Projected traffic1,423 by 2028
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou - Craw. Co. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou - Craw. Co. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou - Craw. Co. carry?

About 3,906 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou - Craw. Co.?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou - Craw. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.