US Bridges

Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Caney Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.12 MI W SH365-GRAVELPIT · Structure no. 000000000022433

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Caney Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Caney Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Pit Road-Cr
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location1.12 MI W SH365-GRAVELPIT
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34633, -92.15972
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic593 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Pit Road-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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Caney Bayou carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.