US Bridges

Morgan Road-Cr over Kings Bayou-Jefferson CO

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Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI W SH88-CORNERSTONE · Structure no. 000000000021299

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Road-Cr over Kings Bayou-Jefferson CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Morgan Road-Cr over Kings Bayou-Jefferson CO 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 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Road-Cr
CrossesKings Bayou-Jefferson CO
Location1.4 MI W SH88-CORNERSTONE
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22428, -91.76557
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic161 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Morgan Road-Cr over Kings Bayou-Jefferson CO built?

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

What condition is Morgan Road-Cr over Kings Bayou-Jefferson CO 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Morgan Road-Cr over Kings Bayou-Jefferson CO carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Road-Cr over Kings Bayou-Jefferson CO?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Road-Cr over Kings Bayou-Jefferson CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.