US Bridges

SH 208-03 Lm 2.54 over Bayou Macon

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI SE Deshaco-Halley · Structure no. 000000000003840

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208-03 Lm 2.54 over Bayou Macon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208-03 Lm 2.54 over Bayou Macon 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2028. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208-03 Lm 2.54
CrossesBayou Macon
Location2.5 MI SE Deshaco-Halley
RouteState Highway 208
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.50397, -91.31698
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 208-03 Lm 2.54 over Bayou Macon built?

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

What condition is SH 208-03 Lm 2.54 over Bayou Macon 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 208-03 Lm 2.54 over Bayou Macon carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 208-03 Lm 2.54 over Bayou Macon?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208-03 Lm 2.54 over Bayou Macon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.