US Bridges

SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI SE Desha Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000003841

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 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 5.22
CrossesCanal No. 43
Location2.4 MI SE Desha Co. Line
RouteState Highway 208
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.4904, -91.28087
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 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 5.22 over Canal No. 43 built?

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

What condition is SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43 carry?

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

How long is SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.