US Bridges

Lancaster Road over Frog Bayou

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.57MI W of SH 282 Zone F · Structure no. 000000000018892

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Road over Frog Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lancaster Road over Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2017. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLancaster Road
CrossesFrog Bayou
Location2.57MI W of SH 282 Zone F
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.56907, -94.23493
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2018)
Projected traffic118 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lancaster Road over Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster Road 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 Lancaster Road over Frog Bayou carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster Road over Frog Bayou?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster Road over Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.