US Bridges

SH 52-03 Lm 7.49 over Caney Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI W SH159-INDIANSWCH · Structure no. 000000000003856

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52-03 Lm 7.49 over Caney Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 52-03 Lm 7.49 over Caney 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 52-03 Lm 7.49
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location2.4 MI W SH159-INDIANSWCH
RouteState Highway 52
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.05175, -91.33125
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic215 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 52-03 Lm 7.49 over Caney Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 52-03 Lm 7.49 over Caney 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 52-03 Lm 7.49 over Caney Bayou carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 52-03 Lm 7.49 over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52-03 Lm 7.49 over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.