US Bridges

Abernathy Road-Cr over Coussart Bayou - Jeff CO

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI S US 65-NOBLE Lake · Structure no. 000000000021519

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abernathy Road-Cr over Coussart Bayou - Jeff CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Abernathy Road-Cr over Coussart 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAbernathy Road-Cr
CrossesCoussart Bayou - Jeff CO
Location3.7 MI S US 65-NOBLE Lake
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates34.10965, -91.83433
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2018)
Projected traffic5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abernathy Road-Cr over Coussart Bayou - Jeff CO built?

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

What condition is Abernathy Road-Cr over Coussart Bayou - Jeff 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Abernathy Road-Cr over Coussart Bayou - Jeff CO carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abernathy Road-Cr over Coussart Bayou - Jeff CO?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Abernathy Road-Cr over Coussart Bayou - Jeff CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.