US Bridges

SH 160-12 Lm 9.82 over Bayou Macon

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT · Structure no. 000000000004219

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160-12 Lm 9.82 over Bayou Macon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 160-12 Lm 9.82 over Bayou Macon in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 160-12 Lm 9.82
CrossesBayou Macon
Location2.1 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT
RouteState Highway 160
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.21315, -91.29264
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic513 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 160-12 Lm 9.82 over Bayou Macon built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160-12 Lm 9.82 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 160-12 Lm 9.82 over Bayou Macon carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 160-12 Lm 9.82 over Bayou Macon?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160-12 Lm 9.82 over Bayou Macon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.