US Bridges

Bailey Branch Rd. over Petit Jean River

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.8 M S JCT CO RD 18 & 19 · Structure no. 000000000004235

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Branch Rd. over Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Branch Rd. over Petit Jean River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2007. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Branch Rd.
CrossesPetit Jean River
Location1.8 M S JCT CO RD 18 & 19
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06989, -93.4882
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bailey Branch Rd. over Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Branch 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 Bailey Branch Rd. over Petit Jean River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Branch Rd. over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Branch Rd. over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.