SH 160-12 Lm 1.59 over Big Bayou
GoodChicot County, Arkansas · 10.5 MI W US 65-CHICOTJCT · Structure no. 000000000006899
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 160-12 Lm 1.59 over Big Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 160-12 Lm 1.59 over Big Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 160-12 Lm 1.59 over Big Bayou built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 160-12 Lm 1.59 over Big Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 160-12 Lm 1.59 over Big Bayou carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 160-12 Lm 1.59 over Big Bayou?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 160-12 Lm 1.59 over Big Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.