US Bridges

CR 838 (webb) over Plum Bayou

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S SH 161 · Structure no. 000000000022617

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 838 (webb) over Plum Bayou is a steel culvert carrying CR 838 (webb) over Plum Bayou in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 838 (webb)
CrossesPlum Bayou
Location2.5 MI S SH 161
RouteCounty Highway 838
Coordinates34.50322, -92.01756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2007
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 838 (webb) over Plum Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 838 (webb) over Plum Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 838 (webb) over Plum Bayou carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 838 (webb) over Plum Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 838 (webb) over Plum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.