US Bridges

SH 52-02 Lm 3.37 over Camp Bayou

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 3.37 MI E US 165-WILMOT · Structure no. 000000000003668

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52-02 Lm 3.37 over Camp Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 52-02 Lm 3.37 over Camp Bayou in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSH 52-02 Lm 3.37
CrossesCamp Bayou
Location3.37 MI E US 165-WILMOT
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates33.0618, -91.51218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2018)
Projected traffic351 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 52-02 Lm 3.37 over Camp Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52-02 Lm 3.37 over Camp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 52-02 Lm 3.37 over Camp Bayou carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 52-02 Lm 3.37 over Camp Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52-02 Lm 3.37 over Camp Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.