US Bridges

WAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64 over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 6.71 MI South JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000004224

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64 over Ten Mile Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location6.71 MI South JCT US 64
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11401, -90.22923
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is WAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64 over Ten Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does WAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns WAVERLY/Z-C/L-0.64 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.