US Bridges

Smyrna Rd. - C over Middle Fk Illinois Bayou

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI E SH 27 at Nogo · Structure no. 000000000020003

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smyrna Rd. - C over Middle Fk Illinois Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Smyrna Rd. - C over Middle Fk Illinois Bayou in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSmyrna Rd. - C
CrossesMiddle Fk Illinois Bayou
Location3.8 MI E SH 27 at Nogo
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.65111, -92.91944
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smyrna Rd. - C over Middle Fk Illinois Bayou built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smyrna Rd. - C over Middle Fk Illinois 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Smyrna Rd. - C over Middle Fk Illinois Bayou carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smyrna Rd. - C over Middle Fk Illinois Bayou?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Smyrna Rd. - C over Middle Fk Illinois Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.