US Bridges

SH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65 over Deer Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.65 MI E SH 149 · Structure no. 0000000000X1536

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65 over Deer Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65 over Deer Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65
CrossesDeer Bayou
Location3.65 MI E SH 149
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.36661, -90.35298
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65 over Deer Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65 over Deer Bayou carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65 over Deer Bayou?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SH 42/SEC-5/L-3.65 over Deer Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.