US Bridges

SH 152-00 Lm 9.72 over Kings Bayou

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI W SH 343-FIVE Oaks · Structure no. 000000000005633

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152-00 Lm 9.72 over Kings Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 152-00 Lm 9.72 over Kings Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 152-00 Lm 9.72
CrossesKings Bayou
Location1.2 MI W SH 343-FIVE Oaks
RouteState Highway 152
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34884, -91.60049
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic596 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 152-00 Lm 9.72 over Kings Bayou built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 152-00 Lm 9.72 over Kings 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 152-00 Lm 9.72 over Kings Bayou carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 152-00 Lm 9.72 over Kings Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152-00 Lm 9.72 over Kings Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.