US Bridges

ST Francis Levee over ST Francis R.-- Huxtable

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · W.G. Huxtable Pump Sta. · Structure no. CEPMVMARHUX0001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

ST Francis Levee over ST Francis R.-- Huxtable is a concrete frame carrying ST Francis Levee over ST Francis R.-- Huxtable in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST Francis Levee
CrossesST Francis R.-- Huxtable
LocationW.G. Huxtable Pump Sta.
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.73457, -90.64789
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+10 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
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 ST Francis Levee over ST Francis R.-- Huxtable built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Francis Levee over ST Francis R.-- Huxtable 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ST Francis Levee over ST Francis R.-- Huxtable carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is ST Francis Levee over ST Francis R.-- Huxtable?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns ST Francis Levee over ST Francis R.-- Huxtable?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).