US Bridges

C.R. 21 -F- 5.93 over Walnut Bayou

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Little River County, Arkansas · 6 MI S of Arden · Structure no. 000000000004490

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 21 -F- 5.93 over Walnut Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 21 -F- 5.93 over Walnut Bayou in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2007. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 21 -F- 5.93
CrossesWalnut Bayou
Location6 MI S of Arden
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60115, -94.30492
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic74 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C.R. 21 -F- 5.93 over Walnut Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 21 -F- 5.93 over Walnut Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 21 -F- 5.93 over Walnut Bayou carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 21 -F- 5.93 over Walnut Bayou?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 21 -F- 5.93 over Walnut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.