C.R 6(BLUFF Spring over Blue Bayou
FairHoward County, Arkansas · 3 MI NW Mineral Springs · Structure no. 000000000013888
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C.R 6(BLUFF Spring over Blue Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R 6(BLUFF Spring over Blue Bayou in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C.R 6(BLUFF Spring over Blue Bayou built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is C.R 6(BLUFF Spring over Blue 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does C.R 6(BLUFF Spring over Blue Bayou carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is C.R 6(BLUFF Spring over Blue Bayou?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns C.R 6(BLUFF Spring over Blue Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.