US Bridges

Granny Gap RD - D over N Fk Illinois Bayou

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 2 Mi.Ne JCT CO Rds 19&20 · Structure no. 000000000022518

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granny Gap RD - D over N Fk Illinois Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Granny Gap RD - D over N Fk Illinois Bayou in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGranny Gap RD - D
CrossesN Fk Illinois Bayou
Location2 Mi.Ne JCT CO Rds 19&20
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50006, -93.01891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Granny Gap RD - D over N Fk Illinois Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granny Gap RD - D over N 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Granny Gap RD - D over N Fk Illinois Bayou carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Granny Gap RD - D over N Fk Illinois Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Granny Gap RD - D over N Fk Illinois Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.