US Bridges

US-70/SEC-17/L4.62 over Bayou Deview

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 4.62 MI E Prairie CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001109

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
307 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC-17/L4.62 over Bayou Deview is a concrete tee beam carrying US-70/SEC-17/L4.62 over Bayou Deview in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2028. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC-17/L4.62
CrossesBayou Deview
Location4.62 MI E Prairie CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83882, -91.29675
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70/SEC-17/L4.62 over Bayou Deview built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC-17/L4.62 over Bayou Deview 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC-17/L4.62 over Bayou Deview carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC-17/L4.62 over Bayou Deview?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/SEC-17/L4.62 over Bayou Deview?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.