US Bridges

NB Frontage RD over Pemiscot Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .34 MI N of SH 150 · Structure no. 0000000000D3169

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,254
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Frontage RD over Pemiscot Bayou is a concrete slab carrying NB Frontage RD over Pemiscot Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB Frontage RD
CrossesPemiscot Bayou
Location.34 MI N of SH 150
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates35.99145, -89.87431
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,254 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Frontage RD over Pemiscot Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Frontage RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NB Frontage RD over Pemiscot Bayou carry?

About 3,254 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NB Frontage RD over Pemiscot Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NB Frontage RD over Pemiscot Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.