US Bridges

C.R.65 Zone B-1.58 over Finn Bayou

FairPosted for load

Miller County, Arkansas · 6 MI E of Mandeville · Structure no. 000000000015085

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.65 Zone B-1.58 over Finn Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R.65 Zone B-1.58 over Finn Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.65 Zone B-1.58
CrossesFinn Bayou
Location6 MI E of Mandeville
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.48895, -93.8456
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R.65 Zone B-1.58 over Finn Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.65 Zone B-1.58 over Finn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C.R.65 Zone B-1.58 over Finn Bayou carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.65 Zone B-1.58 over Finn Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.65 Zone B-1.58 over Finn Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.