US Bridges

CR 10/MCARTHUR RD over Macon Bayou

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI E US 65-REED · Structure no. 000000000004726

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10/MCARTHUR RD over Macon Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 10/MCARTHUR RD over Macon Bayou in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2002. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 10/MCARTHUR RD
CrossesMacon Bayou
Location3.2 MI E US 65-REED
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates33.70277, -91.39492
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2002
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 10/MCARTHUR RD over Macon Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10/MCARTHUR RD over Macon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 10/MCARTHUR RD over Macon Bayou carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 10/MCARTHUR RD over Macon Bayou?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10/MCARTHUR RD over Macon Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.