US Bridges

Simesboro Rd/Z-B over 15 Mile Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.75 MI North JCT CR 44 · Structure no. 000000000023051

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simesboro Rd/Z-B over 15 Mile Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Simesboro Rd/Z-B over 15 Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSimesboro Rd/Z-B
Crosses15 Mile Bayou
Location3.75 MI North JCT CR 44
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates35.07969, -90.36369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic66 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 Simesboro Rd/Z-B over 15 Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simesboro Rd/Z-B over 15 Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Simesboro Rd/Z-B over 15 Mile Bayou carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Simesboro Rd/Z-B over 15 Mile Bayou?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Simesboro Rd/Z-B over 15 Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.