US Bridges

Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Wabbaseka Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.82 MI E US 79-WABBASEKA · Structure no. 000000000024219

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
636
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Wabbaseka Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Wabbaseka Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2007. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWilson Road-Cr 57
CrossesWabbaseka Bayou
Location0.82 MI E US 79-WABBASEKA
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates34.35552, -91.78777
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (1987)
Projected traffic806 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Wabbaseka Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Wabbaseka 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Wabbaseka Bayou carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Wabbaseka Bayou?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Wabbaseka Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.