US Bridges

Pinebergen Road-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew

Poor

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.90 MI E US63-PINEBERGEN · Structure no. 000000000004687

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinebergen Road-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinebergen Road-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 841 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2007. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPinebergen Road-Cr
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location1.90 MI E US63-PINEBERGEN
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates34.10546, -91.96423
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2018)
Projected traffic590 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinebergen Road-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinebergen Road-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pinebergen Road-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pinebergen Road-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pinebergen Road-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.