US Bridges

Hardin Reed Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI S US 270-HARDIN · Structure no. 000000000021400

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardin Reed Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew is a concrete channel beam carrying Hardin Reed Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHardin Reed Rd-Cr
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location1.8 MI S US 270-HARDIN
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.25893, -92.15063
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hardin Reed Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardin Reed Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hardin Reed Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hardin Reed Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hardin Reed Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.