US Bridges

Barron Rd. over Poteau River

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.05 MI E of SH 80 · Structure no. 000000000024035

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barron Rd. over Poteau River is a concrete culvert carrying Barron Rd. over Poteau River in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarron Rd.
CrossesPoteau River
Location0.05 MI E of SH 80
RouteCounty Highway 335
Coordinates34.90615, -93.97753
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barron Rd. over Poteau River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barron Rd. over Poteau River 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 February 2025.

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

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

How long is Barron Rd. over Poteau River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Barron Rd. over Poteau River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.