US Bridges

CR 69/GERMAN RD over Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 300 S SH 293-AVERY · Structure no. 000000000004826

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 69/GERMAN RD over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 69/GERMAN RD over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2021. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR 69/GERMAN RD
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location300 S SH 293-AVERY
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates33.92028, -91.67806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2001)
Projected traffic56 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 69/GERMAN RD over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 69/GERMAN RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 69/GERMAN RD over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 69/GERMAN RD over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 69/GERMAN RD over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.