US Bridges

RAINER/Z-C/L-3.83 over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.83 MI West Int 7 & 16 · Structure no. 000000000004258

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RAINER/Z-C/L-3.83 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying RAINER/Z-C/L-3.83 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRAINER/Z-C/L-3.83
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location3.83 MI West Int 7 & 16
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates35.12339, -90.22414
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RAINER/Z-C/L-3.83 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

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

What condition is RAINER/Z-C/L-3.83 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RAINER/Z-C/L-3.83 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RAINER/Z-C/L-3.83 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RAINER/Z-C/L-3.83 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.