US Bridges

SH 160-12 Lm 10.43 over Bayou Macon

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT · Structure no. 000000000005433

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
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 10.43 over Bayou Macon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 160-12 Lm 10.43 over Bayou Macon in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 160-12 Lm 10.43
CrossesBayou Macon
Location1.7 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT
RouteState Highway 160
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.21186, -91.28249
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic334 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 10.43 over Bayou Macon built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160-12 Lm 10.43 over Bayou Macon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 160-12 Lm 10.43 over Bayou Macon carry?

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

How long is SH 160-12 Lm 10.43 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 10.43 over Bayou Macon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.