US Bridges

Pipkin Rd-Cr 116 over Little Post Bayou

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.65 MI E US 165-GILLETT · Structure no. 000000000021726

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipkin Rd-Cr 116 over Little Post Bayou is a steel other carrying Pipkin Rd-Cr 116 over Little Post Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPipkin Rd-Cr 116
CrossesLittle Post Bayou
Location1.65 MI E US 165-GILLETT
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates34.06985, -91.34458
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pipkin Rd-Cr 116 over Little Post Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipkin Rd-Cr 116 over Little Post 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pipkin Rd-Cr 116 over Little Post Bayou carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pipkin Rd-Cr 116 over Little Post Bayou?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pipkin Rd-Cr 116 over Little Post Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.