US Bridges

Left Abut Acces RD over Dequeen Lake Spillway

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 7 MI NW of Dequeen · Structure no. CEPSWLARDEQNSPL

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Left Abut Acces RD over Dequeen Lake Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Left Abut Acces RD over Dequeen Lake Spillway in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLeft Abut Acces RD
CrossesDequeen Lake Spillway
Location7 MI NW of Dequeen
Coordinates34.09888, -94.37537
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Left Abut Acces RD over Dequeen Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Left Abut Acces RD over Dequeen Lake Spillway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Left Abut Acces RD over Dequeen Lake Spillway carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Left Abut Acces RD over Dequeen Lake Spillway?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Left Abut Acces RD over Dequeen Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).