US Bridges

CR65/TEXAS Eastern over Chicot Bayou Relief

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI S SH 4-ARK City · Structure no. 000000000012672

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR65/TEXAS Eastern over Chicot Bayou Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR65/TEXAS Eastern over Chicot Bayou Relief in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR65/TEXAS Eastern
CrossesChicot Bayou Relief
Location0.01 MI S SH 4-ARK City
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60501, -91.24312
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR65/TEXAS Eastern over Chicot Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR65/TEXAS Eastern over Chicot Bayou Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR65/TEXAS Eastern over Chicot Bayou Relief carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR65/TEXAS Eastern over Chicot Bayou Relief?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR65/TEXAS Eastern over Chicot Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.