US Bridges

Gamble Road-Cs over Gamble Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.25 M W SH365-WHITEHALL · Structure no. 000000000023674

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gamble Road-Cs over Gamble Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gamble Road-Cs over Gamble Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 486 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesGamble Road-Cs
CrossesGamble Bayou
Location0.25 M W SH365-WHITEHALL
RouteCity Street 21660
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.29704, -92.10706
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gamble Road-Cs over Gamble Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gamble Road-Cs over Gamble 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gamble Road-Cs over Gamble Bayou carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gamble Road-Cs over Gamble Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gamble Road-Cs over Gamble Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.