US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.10 over ST Francis River Relief

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 8.10 Miles SE of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000005222

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.10 over ST Francis River Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.10 over ST Francis River Relief in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH-42/SEC-3/L-8.10
CrossesST Francis River Relief
Location8.10 Miles SE of JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.36145, -90.65359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic479 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-3/L-8.10 over ST Francis River Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.10 over ST Francis River Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.10 over ST Francis River Relief carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.10 over ST Francis River Relief?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.10 over ST Francis River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.