CR 950 (old 70) over Upshaw Bayou
PoorPosted for loadPrairie County, Arkansas · .2 MI E White River · Structure no. 000000000001627
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 510 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 296
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 950 (old 70) over Upshaw Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 950 (old 70) over Upshaw Bayou in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 950 (old 70) over Upshaw Bayou built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 950 (old 70) over Upshaw Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 950 (old 70) over Upshaw Bayou carry?
About 296 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 950 (old 70) over Upshaw Bayou?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 950 (old 70) over Upshaw Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.