US Bridges

Batesville/Broadst over Mo&n Ar RR & Polk Bayou

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · .2 M NW SH 69 City Rt · Structure no. 000000000019197

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
495 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batesville/Broadst over Mo&n Ar RR & Polk Bayou is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Batesville/Broadst over Mo&n Ar RR & Polk Bayou in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,863 by 2007. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBatesville/Broadst
CrossesMo&n Ar RR & Polk Bayou
Location.2 M NW SH 69 City Rt
RouteCity Street 7070
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77138, -91.65383
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2018)
Projected traffic4,863 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Batesville/Broadst over Mo&n Ar RR & Polk Bayou built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batesville/Broadst over Mo&n Ar RR & Polk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Batesville/Broadst over Mo&n Ar RR & Polk Bayou carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Batesville/Broadst over Mo&n Ar RR & Polk Bayou?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Batesville/Broadst over Mo&n Ar RR & Polk Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.