US Bridges

CR-621/Z-A/L-1.3 over Burghes Bayou

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.3 Miles South of CR 269 · Structure no. 000000000017026

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-621/Z-A/L-1.3 over Burghes Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-621/Z-A/L-1.3 over Burghes Bayou in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 years old, older 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.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-621/Z-A/L-1.3
CrossesBurghes Bayou
Location1.3 Miles South of CR 269
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95292, -90.42429
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-621/Z-A/L-1.3 over Burghes Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR-621/Z-A/L-1.3 over Burghes 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-621/Z-A/L-1.3 over Burghes Bayou carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-621/Z-A/L-1.3 over Burghes Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR-621/Z-A/L-1.3 over Burghes Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.