US 61-02- Lm 2.53 over Frenchmans Bayou
PoorMississippi County, Arkansas · 2.53 MI N Crittenden CO · Structure no. 000000000001268
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61-02- Lm 2.53 over Frenchmans Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 61-02- Lm 2.53 over Frenchmans Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61-02- Lm 2.53 over Frenchmans Bayou built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61-02- Lm 2.53 over Frenchmans Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US 61-02- Lm 2.53 over Frenchmans Bayou carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 61-02- Lm 2.53 over Frenchmans Bayou?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 61-02- Lm 2.53 over Frenchmans Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.