US Bridges

SH 276-01 Lm 7.17 over Pecan Bayou

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E SH 11-ONE Horse · Structure no. 0000000000M2656

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276-01 Lm 7.17 over Pecan Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 276-01 Lm 7.17 over Pecan 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 276-01 Lm 7.17
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location0.1 MI E SH 11-ONE Horse
RouteState Highway 276
Coordinates34.22139, -91.48947
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2018)
Projected traffic535 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 276-01 Lm 7.17 over Pecan Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 276-01 Lm 7.17 over Pecan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 276-01 Lm 7.17 over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 276-01 Lm 7.17 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 276-01 Lm 7.17 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.