US Bridges

C.R. 269; Old Mili over Blue Bayou

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Arkansas · 3 MI NW Mineral Springs · Structure no. 000000000020339

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 269; Old Mili over Blue Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 269; Old Mili over Blue Bayou in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 269; Old Mili
CrossesBlue Bayou
Location3 MI NW Mineral Springs
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.8941, -93.9801
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 269; Old Mili over Blue Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 269; Old Mili 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 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 269; Old Mili over Blue Bayou carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 269; Old Mili over Blue Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 269; Old Mili over Blue Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.