US Bridges

CR 37-B-2.11 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 2.1 Miles S.E. of Buckner · Structure no. 000000000004900

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37-B-2.11 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 37-B-2.11 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 37-B-2.11
CrossesDorcheat Bayou Relief
Location2.1 Miles S.E. of Buckner
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.33434, -93.4249
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2028
Trucks3%
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 CR 37-B-2.11 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37-B-2.11 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 37-B-2.11 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 37-B-2.11 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37-B-2.11 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.