US Bridges

Ashley Road-Cr 6 over Lower Derrieusseaux Crk

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI N US 270-CLRWATER · Structure no. 000000000022187

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashley Road-Cr 6 over Lower Derrieusseaux Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Ashley Road-Cr 6 over Lower Derrieusseaux Crk in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2020. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAshley Road-Cr 6
CrossesLower Derrieusseaux Crk
Location1.25 MI N US 270-CLRWATER
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.3182, -92.1978
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 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 traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ashley Road-Cr 6 over Lower Derrieusseaux Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashley Road-Cr 6 over Lower Derrieusseaux Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ashley Road-Cr 6 over Lower Derrieusseaux Crk carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ashley Road-Cr 6 over Lower Derrieusseaux Crk?

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 Ashley Road-Cr 6 over Lower Derrieusseaux Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.