US Bridges

SH-42/SEC2/L11.806 over Languille River Relief

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 4.12 MI West of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000005454

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC2/L11.806 over Languille River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-42/SEC2/L11.806 over Languille River Relief in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH-42/SEC2/L11.806
CrossesLanguille River Relief
Location4.12 MI West of JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.40215, -90.83213
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic590 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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/SEC2/L11.806 over Languille River Relief built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC2/L11.806 over Languille 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC2/L11.806 over Languille River Relief carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC2/L11.806 over Languille River Relief?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC2/L11.806 over Languille River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.