US Bridges

BUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31 over Blackfish Bayou

Poor

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.31 MI E of JCT SH 149 · Structure no. 0000000000M3960

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31 over Blackfish Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying BUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31 over Blackfish Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31
CrossesBlackfish Bayou
Location2.31 MI E of JCT SH 149
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.20695, -90.43487
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic211 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 BUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31 over Blackfish Bayou built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is BUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31 over Blackfish 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does BUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31 over Blackfish Bayou carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is BUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31 over Blackfish Bayou?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns BUCKLAKE/Z-F/2.31 over Blackfish Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.