US Bridges

SH 208-01 Lm 3.87 over Big Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI E US 165-DERMOTT · Structure no. 000000000003834

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208-01 Lm 3.87 over Big Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 208-01 Lm 3.87 over Big Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2028. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208-01 Lm 3.87
CrossesBig Bayou
Location3.3 MI E US 165-DERMOTT
RouteState Highway 208
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.49401, -91.40575
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic405 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 208-01 Lm 3.87 over Big Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208-01 Lm 3.87 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 208-01 Lm 3.87 over Big Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 208-01 Lm 3.87 over Big Bayou?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208-01 Lm 3.87 over Big Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.