US Bridges

Carlee Road-Cr 76 over Plum Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI NW SH 256-WRIGHT · Structure no. 000000000004415

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlee Road-Cr 76 over Plum Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Carlee Road-Cr 76 over Plum Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarlee Road-Cr 76
CrossesPlum Bayou
Location0.01 MI NW SH 256-WRIGHT
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47493, -92.051
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic258 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlee Road-Cr 76 over Plum Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlee Road-Cr 76 over Plum Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Carlee Road-Cr 76 over Plum Bayou carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carlee Road-Cr 76 over Plum Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carlee Road-Cr 76 over Plum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.