US Bridges

CR17-E-BAYOU Devie over Flag Slough Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 4.5 Miles W of Weiner · Structure no. 000000000023741

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR17-E-BAYOU Devie over Flag Slough Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR17-E-BAYOU Devie over Flag Slough Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR17-E-BAYOU Devie
CrossesFlag Slough Ditch
Location4.5 Miles W of Weiner
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.62106, -90.9901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2018)
Projected traffic272 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

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 CR17-E-BAYOU Devie over Flag Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR17-E-BAYOU Devie over Flag Slough Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR17-E-BAYOU Devie over Flag Slough Ditch carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR17-E-BAYOU Devie over Flag Slough Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR17-E-BAYOU Devie over Flag Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.