US Bridges

CR-554/Z-C/L1.26 over Cut Off Bayou

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI West CR 42 & SH 50 · Structure no. 000000000023053

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-554/Z-C/L1.26 over Cut Off Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-554/Z-C/L1.26 over Cut Off Bayou in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2007. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-554/Z-C/L1.26
CrossesCut Off Bayou
Location0.8 MI West CR 42 & SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 554
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.02481, -90.41707
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-554/Z-C/L1.26 over Cut Off Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-554/Z-C/L1.26 over Cut Off 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does CR-554/Z-C/L1.26 over Cut Off Bayou carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-554/Z-C/L1.26 over Cut Off Bayou?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-554/Z-C/L1.26 over Cut Off Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.