US Bridges

HEAFER/Z-FE/0.60 over Deer Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.3 Miles NE JCT SH 118 · Structure no. 000000000023586

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HEAFER/Z-FE/0.60 over Deer Bayou is a steel other carrying HEAFER/Z-FE/0.60 over Deer Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHEAFER/Z-FE/0.60
CrossesDeer Bayou
Location0.3 Miles NE JCT SH 118
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36147, -90.34845
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 HEAFER/Z-FE/0.60 over Deer Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HEAFER/Z-FE/0.60 over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does HEAFER/Z-FE/0.60 over Deer Bayou carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HEAFER/Z-FE/0.60 over Deer Bayou?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns HEAFER/Z-FE/0.60 over Deer Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.