US Bridges

Bayou RD over Muddy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2 MI N Holland · Structure no. 000000000020390

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou RD over Muddy Bayou is a steel other carrying Bayou RD over Muddy Bayou in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou RD
CrossesMuddy Bayou
Location2 MI N Holland
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.18741, -92.27019
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bayou RD over Muddy Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou RD over Muddy Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bayou RD over Muddy Bayou carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bayou RD over Muddy Bayou?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou RD over Muddy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.