US Bridges

Park DR W Memphis over Ten Mile Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.21 MI N of Barton &park · Structure no. 000000000019109

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park DR W Memphis over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Park DR W Memphis over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark DR W Memphis
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location0.21 MI N of Barton &park
RouteCity Street 43930
Coordinates35.15654, -90.18763
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2018)
Projected traffic353 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Park DR W Memphis over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Park DR W Memphis over Ten Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Park DR W Memphis over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park DR W Memphis over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Park DR W Memphis over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.