US Bridges

SH 153-00 Lm 0.56 over Little Lagure Bayou.

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.56 MI E SH 130-RICECNTR · Structure no. 0000000000M2076

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153-00 Lm 0.56 over Little Lagure Bayou. is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 153-00 Lm 0.56 over Little Lagure Bayou. in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153-00 Lm 0.56
CrossesLittle Lagure Bayou.
Location0.56 MI E SH 130-RICECNTR
RouteState Highway 153
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47604, -91.40641
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic499 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 153-00 Lm 0.56 over Little Lagure Bayou. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 153-00 Lm 0.56 over Little Lagure 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 153-00 Lm 0.56 over Little Lagure Bayou. carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 153-00 Lm 0.56 over Little Lagure Bayou.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153-00 Lm 0.56 over Little Lagure Bayou.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.