US Bridges

Blankenship Rd-Cr over Long Lake Bayou-Jeff CO

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.30 MI W US 65-MOSCOW · Structure no. 000000000021430

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blankenship Rd-Cr over Long Lake Bayou-Jeff CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Blankenship Rd-Cr over Long Lake Bayou-Jeff CO 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2014. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlankenship Rd-Cr
CrossesLong Lake Bayou-Jeff CO
Location1.30 MI W US 65-MOSCOW
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.15573, -91.77383
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic403 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blankenship Rd-Cr over Long Lake Bayou-Jeff CO built?

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

What condition is Blankenship Rd-Cr over Long Lake Bayou-Jeff CO 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Blankenship Rd-Cr over Long Lake Bayou-Jeff CO carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blankenship Rd-Cr over Long Lake Bayou-Jeff 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 Blankenship Rd-Cr over Long Lake Bayou-Jeff CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.