US Bridges

Cat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6 over Zanone/Black Fish Bayou

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI NE Int SH 147 · Structure no. 000000000021008

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6 over Zanone/Black Fish Bayou is a steel other carrying Cat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6 over Zanone/Black Fish Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6
CrossesZanone/Black Fish Bayou
Location1.6 MI NE Int SH 147
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95311, -90.30327
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic89 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6 over Zanone/Black Fish Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6 over Zanone/Black Fish 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6 over Zanone/Black Fish Bayou carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6 over Zanone/Black Fish Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cat ISLAND/Z-A/1.6 over Zanone/Black Fish Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.