US Bridges

Walnut Grove Rd. over Petit Jean River

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.35 MI SW JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000004215

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Grove Rd. over Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Grove Rd. over Petit Jean River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2007. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Grove Rd.
CrossesPetit Jean River
Location2.35 MI SW JCT SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08756, -93.55917
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2018)
Projected traffic177 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 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 Walnut Grove Rd. over Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Grove Rd. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Walnut Grove Rd. over Petit Jean River carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Grove Rd. over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Grove Rd. over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.