US Bridges

CR-611/Z-B/L-2.91 over Caruthers Bayou

FairPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .1 MI South CR 606& 611 · Structure no. 000000000022879

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-611/Z-B/L-2.91 over Caruthers Bayou is a steel other carrying CR-611/Z-B/L-2.91 over Caruthers Bayou in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-611/Z-B/L-2.91
CrossesCaruthers Bayou
Location.1 MI South CR 606& 611
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.99111, -90.47874
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic121 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-611/Z-B/L-2.91 over Caruthers Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-611/Z-B/L-2.91 over Caruthers 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-611/Z-B/L-2.91 over Caruthers Bayou carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-611/Z-B/L-2.91 over Caruthers Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR-611/Z-B/L-2.91 over Caruthers Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.