SH 208-03 Lm 5.78 over Clay Bayou
FairChicot County, Arkansas · 5.78 MI SE Deshaco-Halley · Structure no. 000000000003842
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 208-03 Lm 5.78 over Clay Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208-03 Lm 5.78 over Clay 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 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 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 208-03 Lm 5.78 over Clay Bayou built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 208-03 Lm 5.78 over Clay 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 208-03 Lm 5.78 over Clay Bayou carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 208-03 Lm 5.78 over Clay Bayou?
The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 208-03 Lm 5.78 over Clay Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.