US Bridges

SH-334/SEC-3/L0.92 over Frenchman Bayou

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 0.90 MI E of JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000M3864

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-334/SEC-3/L0.92 over Frenchman Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-334/SEC-3/L0.92 over Frenchman Bayou in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2027. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-334/SEC-3/L0.92
CrossesFrenchman Bayou
Location0.90 MI E of JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 334
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.89744, -90.51671
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH-334/SEC-3/L0.92 over Frenchman Bayou built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH-334/SEC-3/L0.92 over Frenchman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-334/SEC-3/L0.92 over Frenchman Bayou carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-334/SEC-3/L0.92 over Frenchman Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-334/SEC-3/L0.92 over Frenchman Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.