US Bridges

State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Arkansas · 3.06 MI N of US71 & 15 · Structure no. 0000000000M2672

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 282
CrossesFrog Bayou
Location3.06 MI N of US71 & 15
RouteState Highway 282
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.58642, -94.2241
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic233 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 282 over Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.