US Bridges

Bidville Road over Frog Bayou

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 4.3 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000019984

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bidville Road over Frog Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bidville Road over Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2007. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesBidville Road
CrossesFrog Bayou
Location4.3 MI East of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.7363, -94.07377
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic52 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bidville Road over Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bidville 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bidville Road over Frog Bayou carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bidville Road over Frog Bayou?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bidville Road over Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.