US Bridges

SH-284/SEC1/L9.274 over Languille River

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E JCT SH 193 & 284 · Structure no. 0000000000M4022

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-284/SEC1/L9.274 over Languille River is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-284/SEC1/L9.274 over Languille River in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2028. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-284/SEC1/L9.274
CrossesLanguille River
Location0.5 MI E JCT SH 193 & 284
RouteState Highway 284
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.20041, -90.88996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic762 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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-284/SEC1/L9.274 over Languille River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-284/SEC1/L9.274 over Languille River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH-284/SEC1/L9.274 over Languille River carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-284/SEC1/L9.274 over Languille River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-284/SEC1/L9.274 over Languille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.