US Bridges

SH 52-02 Lm 4.65 over Dry Bayou

Fair

Ashley County, Arkansas · 4.65 MI E US 165-WILMOT · Structure no. 0000000000M0978

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52-02 Lm 4.65 over Dry Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 52-02 Lm 4.65 over Dry Bayou in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 52-02 Lm 4.65
CrossesDry Bayou
Location4.65 MI E US 165-WILMOT
RouteState Highway 52
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.06139, -91.48991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2018)
Projected traffic211 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 4.65 over Dry Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52-02 Lm 4.65 over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 52-02 Lm 4.65 over Dry Bayou carry?

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

How long is SH 52-02 Lm 4.65 over Dry Bayou?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52-02 Lm 4.65 over Dry Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.