US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-2/L6.421 over Brushy Lake

Poor

Cross County, Arkansas · 5.3 Miles East JCT US 49 · Structure no. 000000000003034

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-2/L6.421 over Brushy Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-42/SEC-2/L6.421 over Brushy Lake in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-2/L6.421
CrossesBrushy Lake
Location5.3 Miles East JCT US 49
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.4002, -90.92745
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2018)
Projected traffic602 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-2/L6.421 over Brushy Lake built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-2/L6.421 over Brushy Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-2/L6.421 over Brushy Lake carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-2/L6.421 over Brushy Lake?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-2/L6.421 over Brushy Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.