CR 197-C(911=N503) over Pemiscot Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficMississippi County, Arkansas · .04 M Ffom Jct. SH 239 · Structure no. 000000000015321
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 135 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 197-C(911=N503) over Pemiscot Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 197-C(911=N503) over Pemiscot Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2007. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 197-C(911=N503) over Pemiscot Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 197-C(911=N503) 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 August 2020.
How much traffic does CR 197-C(911=N503) over Pemiscot Bayou carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 197-C(911=N503) over Pemiscot Bayou?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 197-C(911=N503) over Pemiscot Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.