US Bridges

Slaty Crsng /CR306 over Petit Jean River

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · .8 MI S CO RD 57 & 306 · Structure no. 000000000020559

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaty Crsng /CR306 over Petit Jean River is a steel other carrying Slaty Crsng /CR306 over Petit Jean River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaty Crsng /CR306
CrossesPetit Jean River
Location.8 MI S CO RD 57 & 306
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08215, -93.08002
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slaty Crsng /CR306 over Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slaty Crsng /CR306 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 Slaty Crsng /CR306 over Petit Jean River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Slaty Crsng /CR306 over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Slaty Crsng /CR306 over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.