US Bridges

Tate Road over Petit Jean River

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.05 M E of US 71 & RD 90 · Structure no. 000000000016744

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tate Road over Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tate Road over Petit Jean River in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTate Road
CrossesPetit Jean River
Location0.05 M E of US 71 & RD 90
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01983, -94.11798
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tate Road over Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tate Road over Petit Jean River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tate Road over Petit Jean River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tate Road over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tate Road over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.