US Bridges

QUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69 over Plum Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI W SH 15-ALTHEIMER · Structure no. 000000000004931

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

QUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69 over Plum Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying QUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69 over Plum Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesQUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69
CrossesPlum Bayou
Location1.4 MI W SH 15-ALTHEIMER
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.3342, -91.93383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 QUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69 over Plum Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is QUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does QUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69 over Plum Bayou carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is QUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69 over Plum Bayou?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns QUATTLEBAUMRD-CR69 over Plum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.