US Bridges

CR 5 F 911=W1212 over Frenchmans Bayou

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .15 M E J US 61 & Co. 5 · Structure no. 000000000018139

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 F 911=W1212 over Frenchmans Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 5 F 911=W1212 over Frenchmans Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 5 F 911=W1212
CrossesFrenchmans Bayou
Location.15 M E J US 61 & Co. 5
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates35.46617, -90.1812
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic234 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5 F 911=W1212 over Frenchmans Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 F 911=W1212 over Frenchmans Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5 F 911=W1212 over Frenchmans Bayou carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 F 911=W1212 over Frenchmans Bayou?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 F 911=W1212 over Frenchmans Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.