US Bridges

CR N631 - C over Pemiscot Bayou

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · NE of Gosnell · Structure no. 000000000020675

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR N631 - C over Pemiscot Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR N631 - C over Pemiscot Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2007. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR N631 - C
CrossesPemiscot Bayou
LocationNE of Gosnell
RouteCounty Highway 0N631
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98917, -89.94583
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (1987)
Projected traffic68 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$382,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR N631 - C over Pemiscot Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR N631 - C over Pemiscot 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR N631 - C over Pemiscot Bayou carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR N631 - C over Pemiscot Bayou?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR N631 - C over Pemiscot Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.