US Bridges

SH 173-01 Lm 5.90 over Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI W US 165-WILMOT · Structure no. 000000000005352

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 173-01 Lm 5.90 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 173-01 Lm 5.90 over Bayou Bartholomew in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2028. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 173-01 Lm 5.90
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location0.8 MI W US 165-WILMOT
RouteState Highway 173
Coordinates33.07106, -91.57868
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length402 ft (122.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic70 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 173-01 Lm 5.90 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 173-01 Lm 5.90 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 173-01 Lm 5.90 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 173-01 Lm 5.90 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 173-01 Lm 5.90 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.