US Bridges

CR-722/Z-C/L-0.40 over Hawkins Bayou

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Arkansas · .4 Miles East of CR 735 · Structure no. 000000000020428

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-722/Z-C/L-0.40 over Hawkins Bayou is a steel other carrying CR-722/Z-C/L-0.40 over Hawkins Bayou in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-722/Z-C/L-0.40
CrossesHawkins Bayou
Location.4 Miles East of CR 735
RouteCounty Highway 722
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87804, -90.72381
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2018)
Projected traffic27 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-722/Z-C/L-0.40 over Hawkins Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-722/Z-C/L-0.40 over Hawkins 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR-722/Z-C/L-0.40 over Hawkins Bayou carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-722/Z-C/L-0.40 over Hawkins Bayou?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-722/Z-C/L-0.40 over Hawkins Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.