US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-4/L1.931 over Tyronza River

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.93 MI East Cross CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000005428

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
358 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-4/L1.931 over Tyronza River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-42/SEC-4/L1.931 over Tyronza River in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2028. The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-4/L1.931
CrossesTyronza River
Location1.93 MI East Cross CO Lin
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37513, -90.46885
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length358 ft (109.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic173 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-42/SEC-4/L1.931 over Tyronza River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-4/L1.931 over Tyronza River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-4/L1.931 over Tyronza River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-4/L1.931 over Tyronza River?

The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-4/L1.931 over Tyronza River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.