US Bridges

Vaugine Road-Cr over Plum Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.98 MI W SH 31-SHERRILL · Structure no. 000000000022076

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaugine Road-Cr over Plum Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Vaugine Road-Cr over Plum 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVaugine Road-Cr
CrossesPlum Bayou
Location0.98 MI W SH 31-SHERRILL
RouteCounty Highway 740
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36733, -91.96239
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 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 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 traffic35 (1987)
Projected traffic44 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vaugine Road-Cr over Plum Bayou built?

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

What condition is Vaugine Road-Cr over Plum Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vaugine Road-Cr over Plum Bayou carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vaugine Road-Cr over Plum Bayou?

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 Vaugine Road-Cr over Plum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.