US Bridges

CR-135/Z-C/L-1.09 over Taylor Bay

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 1.09 Miles West of SH 33 · Structure no. 000000000004460

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-135/Z-C/L-1.09 over Taylor Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-135/Z-C/L-1.09 over Taylor Bay in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2007. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-135/Z-C/L-1.09
CrossesTaylor Bay
Location1.09 Miles West of SH 33
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34336, -91.37379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2018)
Projected traffic159 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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-135/Z-C/L-1.09 over Taylor Bay built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-135/Z-C/L-1.09 over Taylor Bay 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-135/Z-C/L-1.09 over Taylor Bay carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-135/Z-C/L-1.09 over Taylor Bay?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-135/Z-C/L-1.09 over Taylor Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.