US Bridges

C.R. 18 - E - 1.42 over Feild Bayou

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 4.5 Mi. S.W of Lewisville · Structure no. 000000000004852

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 18 - E - 1.42 over Feild Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 18 - E - 1.42 over Feild Bayou in Lafayette 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2021. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesC.R. 18 - E - 1.42
CrossesFeild Bayou
Location4.5 Mi. S.W of Lewisville
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates33.29298, -93.63581
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2021
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 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 C.R. 18 - E - 1.42 over Feild Bayou built?

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

What condition is C.R. 18 - E - 1.42 over Feild 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 18 - E - 1.42 over Feild Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 18 - E - 1.42 over Feild Bayou?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 18 - E - 1.42 over Feild Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.