US Bridges

SH 153-00 Lm 0.74 over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco

Poor

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.74 MI E SH 130-RICECNTR · Structure no. 0000000000M2077

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

About this bridge

SH 153-00 Lm 0.74 over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 153-00 Lm 0.74 over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 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 0.74
CrossesLittlelagruebayou-Arkco
Location0.74 MI E SH 130-RICECNTR
RouteState Highway 153
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47601, -91.40342
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 153-00 Lm 0.74 over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco built?

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

What condition is SH 153-00 Lm 0.74 over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 153-00 Lm 0.74 over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco carry?

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

How long is SH 153-00 Lm 0.74 over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153-00 Lm 0.74 over Littlelagruebayou-Arkco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.