US Bridges

SH 343-01 Lm 0.22 over King Bayou

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.22 MI N SH 152-FIVEOAKS · Structure no. 000000000007422

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 343-01 Lm 0.22 over King Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 343-01 Lm 0.22 over King Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 343-01 Lm 0.22
CrossesKing Bayou
Location0.22 MI N SH 152-FIVEOAKS
RouteState Highway 343
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34975, -91.57996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 343-01 Lm 0.22 over King Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 343-01 Lm 0.22 over King Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 343-01 Lm 0.22 over King Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 343-01 Lm 0.22 over King Bayou?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 343-01 Lm 0.22 over King Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.