US Bridges

Horseshoe Lake RD over Petit Jean River

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.24 SW JCT CO RD 20 · Structure no. 000000000019919

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Lake RD over Petit Jean River is a steel other carrying Horseshoe Lake RD over Petit Jean River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Lake RD
CrossesPetit Jean River
Location1.24 SW JCT CO RD 20
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.05916, -93.45652
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Horseshoe Lake RD over Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Lake RD over Petit Jean River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Lake RD over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Lake RD over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.