US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-2/L-0.15 over Bayou Deview

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 2 Miles West of US 49 · Structure no. 000000000006574

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-2/L-0.15 over Bayou Deview is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-42/SEC-2/L-0.15 over Bayou Deview in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2028. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH-42/SEC-2/L-0.15
CrossesBayou Deview
Location2 Miles West of US 49
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.39808, -91.037
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2019)
Projected traffic443 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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/L-0.15 over Bayou Deview built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-2/L-0.15 over Bayou Deview 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-2/L-0.15 over Bayou Deview carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-2/L-0.15 over Bayou Deview?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-2/L-0.15 over Bayou Deview?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.