US Bridges

CR-749/Z-B/L-1.43 over Frenchmans Bayou

FairPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.43 MI South CR 749 &750 · Structure no. 000000000004461

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-749/Z-B/L-1.43 over Frenchmans Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-749/Z-B/L-1.43 over Frenchmans Bayou in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2007. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-749/Z-B/L-1.43
CrossesFrenchmans Bayou
Location1.43 MI South CR 749 &750
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.93665, -90.57733
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic315 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-749/Z-B/L-1.43 over Frenchmans Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-749/Z-B/L-1.43 over Frenchmans 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR-749/Z-B/L-1.43 over Frenchmans Bayou carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-749/Z-B/L-1.43 over Frenchmans Bayou?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-749/Z-B/L-1.43 over Frenchmans Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.