US Bridges

Barron Rd. over Poteau River-Scott Co.

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.07 MI South of SH 80 · Structure no. 000000000023969

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barron Rd. over Poteau River-Scott Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Barron Rd. over Poteau River-Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarron Rd.
CrossesPoteau River-Scott Co.
Location0.07 MI South of SH 80
RouteCounty Highway 335
Coordinates34.90476, -93.98012
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barron Rd. over Poteau River-Scott Co. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barron Rd. over Poteau River-Scott Co. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Barron Rd. over Poteau River-Scott Co. carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barron Rd. over Poteau River-Scott Co.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Barron Rd. over Poteau River-Scott Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.