US Bridges

Addison ROAD-CR70 over Bayou Bartholomew

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Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI W US 425 Tarry · Structure no. 000000000004638

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Addison ROAD-CR70 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Addison ROAD-CR70 over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2007. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAddison ROAD-CR70
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location1.8 MI W US 425 Tarry
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.07143, -91.88093
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2018)
Projected traffic194 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Addison ROAD-CR70 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Addison ROAD-CR70 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 Addison ROAD-CR70 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Addison ROAD-CR70 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Addison ROAD-CR70 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.