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State Farm RD-CR78 over Wabbaseka Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E SH 15-TUCKER · Structure no. 000000000021935

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Farm RD-CR78 over Wabbaseka Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying State Farm RD-CR78 over Wabbaseka Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2007. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesState Farm RD-CR78
CrossesWabbaseka Bayou
Location1.8 MI E SH 15-TUCKER
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.44601, -91.92357
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 traffic66 (2018)
Projected traffic246 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Farm RD-CR78 over Wabbaseka Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Farm RD-CR78 over Wabbaseka 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Farm RD-CR78 over Wabbaseka Bayou carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Farm RD-CR78 over Wabbaseka 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 State Farm RD-CR78 over Wabbaseka Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.