US Bridges

C.R. 180 -F- 2.29 over Walnut Bayou

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI SW of Arden · Structure no. 000000000006196

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 180 -F- 2.29 over Walnut Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 180 -F- 2.29 over Walnut Bayou in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2007. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 180 -F- 2.29
CrossesWalnut Bayou
Location4.5 MI SW of Arden
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.63372, -94.32501
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic231 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 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 C.R. 180 -F- 2.29 over Walnut Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 180 -F- 2.29 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 180 -F- 2.29 over Walnut Bayou carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 180 -F- 2.29 over Walnut Bayou?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 180 -F- 2.29 over Walnut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.