US Bridges

Russell Cemetery/E over Blackfish Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.83 Miles SE of 17 & 367 · Structure no. 000000000020832

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Cemetery/E over Blackfish Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Russell Cemetery/E over Blackfish Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2007. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Cemetery/E
CrossesBlackfish Bayou
Location1.83 Miles SE of 17 & 367
RouteCounty Highway 367
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25671, -90.44058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionApril 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 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic184 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Cemetery/E over Blackfish Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Cemetery/E over Blackfish Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Cemetery/E over Blackfish Bayou carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Russell Cemetery/E over Blackfish Bayou?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Cemetery/E over Blackfish Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.