US Bridges

C.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44 over Dorcheat Bayou

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 2.43 Ms JCT US HWY 82 · Structure no. 000000000004744

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44 over Dorcheat Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying C.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44 over Dorcheat Bayou in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2013. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44
CrossesDorcheat Bayou
Location2.43 Ms JCT US HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.33304, -93.41928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 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

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2018)
Projected traffic97 by 2013
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 C.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44 over Dorcheat Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44 over Dorcheat 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 2023.

How much traffic does C.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44 over Dorcheat Bayou carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44 over Dorcheat Bayou?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R 37 ZONE-B-2.44 over Dorcheat Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.