US Bridges

CO RD 5 Zone F over Kelly Bayou

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI SW Doddridge · Structure no. 000000000015056

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 5 Zone F over Kelly Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 5 Zone F over Kelly Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 5 Zone F
CrossesKelly Bayou
Location3.5 MI SW Doddridge
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates33.05083, -93.93972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2018)
Projected traffic111 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 CO RD 5 Zone F over Kelly Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 5 Zone F over Kelly 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 5 Zone F over Kelly Bayou carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 5 Zone F over Kelly Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 5 Zone F over Kelly Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.