US Bridges

Elkins Road-Cr 5 over N Fork Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.68 MI S US 270-HARDIN · Structure no. 000000000022189

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkins Road-Cr 5 over N Fork Bayou Bartholomew is a concrete channel beam carrying Elkins Road-Cr 5 over N Fork Bayou Bartholomew 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 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesElkins Road-Cr 5
CrossesN Fork Bayou Bartholomew
Location0.68 MI S US 270-HARDIN
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates34.26721, -92.14165
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic338 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Elkins Road-Cr 5 over N Fork Bayou Bartholomew built?

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

What condition is Elkins Road-Cr 5 over N Fork Bayou Bartholomew 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elkins Road-Cr 5 over N Fork Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elkins Road-Cr 5 over N Fork Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elkins Road-Cr 5 over N Fork Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.