US Bridges

CR 42-C(911=W346) over Pemiscot Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.4 M E J CO 93 & 42 · Structure no. 000000000015185

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42-C(911=W346) over Pemiscot Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 42-C(911=W346) over Pemiscot Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2007. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 42-C(911=W346)
CrossesPemiscot Bayou
Location1.4 M E J CO 93 & 42
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85793, -90.04905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42-C(911=W346) over Pemiscot Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42-C(911=W346) over Pemiscot 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 June 2020.

How much traffic does CR 42-C(911=W346) over Pemiscot Bayou carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 42-C(911=W346) over Pemiscot Bayou?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42-C(911=W346) over Pemiscot Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.