US Bridges

State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI E JCT I540 · Structure no. 000000000006287

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,136 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,069 by 2028. The structure is 1,136 ft (346.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Highway 282
CrossesFrog Bayou
Location1.1 MI E JCT I540
RouteState Highway 282
Coordinates35.61348, -94.18133
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,136 ft (346.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,069 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 282 over Frog 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou?

The structure is 1,136 ft (346.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.