US Bridges

CR-515/Z-J/L-0.81 over Yellow Bank Bayou

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · .1MILE South JCT SH 44 · Structure no. 000000000024251

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-515/Z-J/L-0.81 over Yellow Bank Bayou is a steel culvert carrying CR-515/Z-J/L-0.81 over Yellow Bank Bayou in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-515/Z-J/L-0.81
CrossesYellow Bank Bayou
Location.1MILE South JCT SH 44
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.26056, -90.93246
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-515/Z-J/L-0.81 over Yellow Bank Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-515/Z-J/L-0.81 over Yellow Bank 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR-515/Z-J/L-0.81 over Yellow Bank Bayou carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-515/Z-J/L-0.81 over Yellow Bank Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-515/Z-J/L-0.81 over Yellow Bank Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.