US Bridges

US 425 NB Lm 5.83 over Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 4.3 MI S SH 199-YORKTOWN · Structure no. 0000000000B6681

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 425 NB Lm 5.83 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 425 NB Lm 5.83 over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2028. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 425 NB Lm 5.83
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location4.3 MI S SH 199-YORKTOWN
RouteU.S. Route 425
Coordinates34.01961, -91.81462
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,733 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 425 NB Lm 5.83 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 425 NB Lm 5.83 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 425 NB Lm 5.83 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 425 NB Lm 5.83 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 425 NB Lm 5.83 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.