US Bridges

Felix Doyle Rd. over Frog Bayou

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.47 MI West of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000012229

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Felix Doyle Rd. over Frog Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Felix Doyle Rd. over Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFelix Doyle Rd.
CrossesFrog Bayou
Location0.47 MI West of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 388
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64555, -94.16879
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic81 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Felix Doyle Rd. over Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Felix Doyle Rd. over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Felix Doyle Rd. over Frog Bayou carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Felix Doyle Rd. over Frog Bayou?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Felix Doyle Rd. over Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.