US Bridges

N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · .46 Miles North JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000006050

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,736 by 2007. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Rich Rd/West Mem
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location.46 Miles North JCT US 70
RouteCity Street 48620
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15239, -90.20233
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic7,736 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$611,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Rich Rd/West Mem 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.