US Bridges

SH 52-03 Lm 2.65 over Lafourche Lake

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 7.4 MI W SH159-INDIANSWCH · Structure no. 0000000000M3334

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
249 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52-03 Lm 2.65 over Lafourche Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 52-03 Lm 2.65 over Lafourche Lake in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 52-03 Lm 2.65
CrossesLafourche Lake
Location7.4 MI W SH159-INDIANSWCH
RouteState Highway 52
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.05222, -91.41451
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 52-03 Lm 2.65 over Lafourche Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52-03 Lm 2.65 over Lafourche Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 52-03 Lm 2.65 over Lafourche Lake carry?

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

How long is SH 52-03 Lm 2.65 over Lafourche Lake?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52-03 Lm 2.65 over Lafourche Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.