US Bridges

Richmondcorerd-Cr over Steep Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.60 MI W SH 15-TUCKER · Structure no. 000000000018051

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmondcorerd-Cr over Steep Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Richmondcorerd-Cr over Steep Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRichmondcorerd-Cr
CrossesSteep Bayou
Location0.60 MI W SH 15-TUCKER
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates34.44458, -91.9652
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2018)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Richmondcorerd-Cr over Steep Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmondcorerd-Cr over Steep 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 Richmondcorerd-Cr over Steep Bayou carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmondcorerd-Cr over Steep Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Richmondcorerd-Cr over Steep Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.