US 65-21 Lm 7.52 over Bayou Macon
PoorChicot County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI N SH160-LAKEVILLAG · Structure no. 000000000002220
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65-21 Lm 7.52 over Bayou Macon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65-21 Lm 7.52 over Bayou Macon in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 79 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2038. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65-21 Lm 7.52 over Bayou Macon built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 65-21 Lm 7.52 over Bayou Macon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 65-21 Lm 7.52 over Bayou Macon carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 65-21 Lm 7.52 over Bayou Macon?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 65-21 Lm 7.52 over Bayou Macon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.