US Bridges

CR 54J Cedar Glade over Bull Bayou

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.94 M E JCT SH 227 · Structure no. 000000000017963

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 54J Cedar Glade over Bull Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 54J Cedar Glade over Bull Bayou in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 54J Cedar Glade
CrossesBull Bayou
Location2.94 M E JCT SH 227
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.52901, -93.09437
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2007
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

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$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 54J Cedar Glade over Bull Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 54J Cedar Glade over Bull 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 54J Cedar Glade over Bull Bayou carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 54J Cedar Glade over Bull Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 54J Cedar Glade over Bull Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.