US Bridges

Buck LAKE/ZEW/10.2 over Blackfish Bayou

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI W JCT SH 149 · Structure no. 000000000023879

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck LAKE/ZEW/10.2 over Blackfish Bayou is a steel other carrying Buck LAKE/ZEW/10.2 over Blackfish Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck LAKE/ZEW/10.2
CrossesBlackfish Bayou
Location1.25 MI W JCT SH 149
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.20795, -90.50431
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Buck LAKE/ZEW/10.2 over Blackfish Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck LAKE/ZEW/10.2 over Blackfish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Buck LAKE/ZEW/10.2 over Blackfish Bayou carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buck LAKE/ZEW/10.2 over Blackfish Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Buck LAKE/ZEW/10.2 over Blackfish Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.