US Bridges

CR 87/AMHERST RD over Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI S US 425-YORKTOWN · Structure no. 000000000004829

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87/AMHERST RD over Bayou Bartholomew is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 87/AMHERST RD over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2023. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 87/AMHERST RD
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location1.6 MI S US 425-YORKTOWN
RouteCounty Highway 87
Coordinates34.06, -91.83444
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2018)
Projected traffic124 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 87/AMHERST RD over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87/AMHERST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 87/AMHERST RD over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 87/AMHERST RD over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87/AMHERST RD over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.