US Bridges

CR 20/PICKENS RD over Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI W US 65-PICKENS · Structure no. 000000000004612

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20/PICKENS RD over Bayou Bartholomew is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20/PICKENS RD over Bayou Bartholomew in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2009. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20/PICKENS RD
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location5.0 MI W US 65-PICKENS
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.82417, -91.55194
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic254 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 20/PICKENS RD over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20/PICKENS RD over Bayou Bartholomew 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 20/PICKENS RD over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20/PICKENS RD over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20/PICKENS RD over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.