US Bridges

Barnard Ln. over North Fork Cypress Bayou

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .09 West of HWY 107 · Structure no. 000000000024195

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnard Ln. over North Fork Cypress Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Barnard Ln. over North Fork Cypress Bayou in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarnard Ln.
CrossesNorth Fork Cypress Bayou
Location.09 West of HWY 107
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.07173, -92.194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Barnard Ln. over North Fork Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnard Ln. over North Fork Cypress 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Barnard Ln. over North Fork Cypress Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnard Ln. over North Fork Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barnard Ln. over North Fork Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.