US Bridges

N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.32 MI North JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000024056

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Rich Rd/West Mem
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location1.32 MI North JCT US 70
RouteCity Street 48620
Coordinates35.16431, -90.20211
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Rich Rd/West Mem over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.