US Bridges

CR S243 - K over Frenchman Bayou

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.11 M S JCT SH 118 · Structure no. 000000000023184

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S243 - K over Frenchman Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR S243 - K over Frenchman Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR S243 - K
CrossesFrenchman Bayou
Location0.11 M S JCT SH 118
RouteCounty Highway 0S243
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5079, -90.16124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR S243 - K over Frenchman Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S243 - K over Frenchman Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR S243 - K over Frenchman Bayou carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR S243 - K over Frenchman Bayou?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR S243 - K over Frenchman Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.