US Bridges

CR E86 - B over Crooked Lake Bayou

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .52 MI E of HWY 312 · Structure no. 000000000023094

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR E86 - B over Crooked Lake Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR E86 - B over Crooked Lake Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2027. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR E86 - B
CrossesCrooked Lake Bayou
Location.52 MI E of HWY 312
RouteCounty Highway 0E86
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96579, -89.80504
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic37 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR E86 - B over Crooked Lake Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR E86 - B over Crooked Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR E86 - B over Crooked Lake Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR E86 - B over Crooked Lake Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR E86 - B over Crooked Lake Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.