SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.25 over St.Francis Bay
FairCross County, Arkansas · 8.25 MI SE of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000005223
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 398 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.25 over St.Francis Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.25 over St.Francis Bay 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2028. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.25 over St.Francis Bay built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.25 over St.Francis Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.25 over St.Francis Bay carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.25 over St.Francis Bay?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH-42/SEC-3/L-8.25 over St.Francis Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.