US Bridges

SH 44-01 Lm 4.03 over Cypress Bayou

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 4.03 MI E US 165-TICHNOR · Structure no. 000000000003918

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44-01 Lm 4.03 over Cypress Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 44-01 Lm 4.03 over Cypress Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2028. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 44-01 Lm 4.03
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location4.03 MI E US 165-TICHNOR
RouteState Highway 44
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.14302, -91.28111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic864 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 44-01 Lm 4.03 over Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44-01 Lm 4.03 over Cypress Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 44-01 Lm 4.03 over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 44-01 Lm 4.03 over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44-01 Lm 4.03 over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.