US Bridges

Jefferson Prkwy-Cr over Caney Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 2.06 MI E SH365-WHITEHALL · Structure no. 000000000021829

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Prkwy-Cr over Caney Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Jefferson Prkwy-Cr over Caney Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2007. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Prkwy-Cr
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location2.06 MI E SH365-WHITEHALL
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.26462, -92.04832
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 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 traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2007
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Jefferson Prkwy-Cr over Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Prkwy-Cr over Caney 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Prkwy-Cr over Caney Bayou carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Prkwy-Cr over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Prkwy-Cr over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.