US Bridges

SH 35-09 Lm 2.47 over Big Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI W US 165-DERMONT · Structure no. 000000000003199

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35-09 Lm 2.47 over Big Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 35-09 Lm 2.47 over Big Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,484 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35-09 Lm 2.47
CrossesBig Bayou
Location0.3 MI W US 165-DERMONT
RouteState Highway 35
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.52958, -91.41293
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,484 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$948,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35-09 Lm 2.47 over Big Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35-09 Lm 2.47 over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35-09 Lm 2.47 over Big Bayou carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 35-09 Lm 2.47 over Big Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35-09 Lm 2.47 over Big Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.