US Bridges

SH 10 over Petit Jean River

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · .39 M S HWY 27 · Structure no. 000000000006205

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,416
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 10 over Petit Jean River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,416 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,139 by 2028. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10
CrossesPetit Jean River
Location.39 M S HWY 27
RouteState Highway 10
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.05953, -93.39584
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,416 (2018)
Projected traffic9,139 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 10 over Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Petit Jean River carry?

About 6,416 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.