US Bridges

SH 144-02 Lm 1.86 over Big Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.86 MI E Ashleyco-Jerome · Structure no. 000000000003261

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144-02 Lm 1.86 over Big Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 144-02 Lm 1.86 over Big Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 144-02 Lm 1.86
CrossesBig Bayou
Location1.86 MI E Ashleyco-Jerome
RouteState Highway 144
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.38943, -91.42567
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 144-02 Lm 1.86 over Big Bayou built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 144-02 Lm 1.86 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 144-02 Lm 1.86 over Big Bayou carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 144-02 Lm 1.86 over Big Bayou?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 144-02 Lm 1.86 over Big Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.