US Bridges

Fraizer Pike/ CR83 over Fourche Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.5 M E SH 365 · Structure no. 000000000022699

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
297
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraizer Pike/ CR83 over Fourche Bayou is a steel truss - thru carrying Fraizer Pike/ CR83 over Fourche Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 297 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFraizer Pike/ CR83
CrossesFourche Bayou
Location1.5 M E SH 365
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.62344, -92.20719
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Fraizer Pike/ CR83 over Fourche Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fraizer Pike/ CR83 over Fourche Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Fraizer Pike/ CR83 over Fourche Bayou carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fraizer Pike/ CR83 over Fourche Bayou?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fraizer Pike/ CR83 over Fourche Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.