CR5SMITH Vester RD over Big Lagrue Bayou
FairPrairie County, Arkansas · 1/4 MI N Peckes Woodware · Structure no. 000000000004466
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR5SMITH Vester RD over Big Lagrue Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CR5SMITH Vester RD over Big Lagrue Bayou in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2007. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR5SMITH Vester RD over Big Lagrue Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR5SMITH Vester RD over Big Lagrue 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CR5SMITH Vester RD over Big Lagrue Bayou carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR5SMITH Vester RD over Big Lagrue Bayou?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR5SMITH Vester RD over Big Lagrue Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.