US Bridges

CR 21/RED Line RD over Little Wagon Bayou

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 2.8 M S US 65-DUMAS · Structure no. 000000000004328

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21/RED Line RD over Little Wagon Bayou is a concrete slab carrying CR 21/RED Line RD over Little Wagon Bayou in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 21/RED Line RD
CrossesLittle Wagon Bayou
Location2.8 M S US 65-DUMAS
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates33.86417, -91.52861
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic327 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21/RED Line RD over Little Wagon Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21/RED Line RD over Little Wagon Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 21/RED Line RD over Little Wagon Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 21/RED Line RD over Little Wagon Bayou?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21/RED Line RD over Little Wagon Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.