US Bridges

SH 203 S-2 Lm 7.35 over Two Bayou Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · .7 MI W SH 205 · Structure no. 000000000010919

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
128 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 203 S-2 Lm 7.35 over Two Bayou Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 203 S-2 Lm 7.35 over Two Bayou Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2028. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 203 S-2 Lm 7.35
CrossesTwo Bayou Creek
Location.7 MI W SH 205
RouteState Highway 203
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.6395, -92.71084
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic836 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 203 S-2 Lm 7.35 over Two Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 203 S-2 Lm 7.35 over Two Bayou Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 203 S-2 Lm 7.35 over Two Bayou Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 203 S-2 Lm 7.35 over Two Bayou Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 203 S-2 Lm 7.35 over Two Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.