US Bridges

US 425-07 Lm 3.20 over Deep Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 3.20 MI N Lincoln CO Line · Structure no. 000000000000833

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,053
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 425-07 Lm 3.20 over Deep Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 425-07 Lm 3.20 over Deep Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,053 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,334 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 425-07 Lm 3.20
CrossesDeep Bayou
Location3.20 MI N Lincoln CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 425
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.13232, -91.89173
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,053 (2018)
Projected traffic6,334 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$808,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 425-07 Lm 3.20 over Deep Bayou built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 425-07 Lm 3.20 over Deep 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 425-07 Lm 3.20 over Deep Bayou carry?

About 3,053 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 425-07 Lm 3.20 over Deep Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 425-07 Lm 3.20 over Deep Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.