US Bridges

Richmondcorerd-Cr over Plum Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.29 MI W SH 15-TUCKER · Structure no. 000000000018052

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmondcorerd-Cr over Plum Bayou is a concrete arch - deck carrying Richmondcorerd-Cr over Plum Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 101 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 5 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2007. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRichmondcorerd-Cr
CrossesPlum Bayou
Location1.29 MI W SH 15-TUCKER
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates34.445, -91.97725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2018)
Projected traffic195 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Plum Bayou built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Richmondcorerd-Cr over Plum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Richmondcorerd-Cr over Plum Bayou carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmondcorerd-Cr over Plum Bayou?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Richmondcorerd-Cr over Plum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.