US Bridges

SH 159-01 Lm 4.79 over Hill Bayou-Chicot County

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N SH 52-EURDORA · Structure no. 0000000000X1217

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 159-01 Lm 4.79 over Hill Bayou-Chicot County is a concrete culvert carrying SH 159-01 Lm 4.79 over Hill Bayou-Chicot County in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 159-01 Lm 4.79
CrossesHill Bayou-Chicot County
Location1.0 MI N SH 52-EURDORA
RouteState Highway 159
Coordinates33.06955, -91.28079
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 159-01 Lm 4.79 over Hill Bayou-Chicot County built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 159-01 Lm 4.79 over Hill Bayou-Chicot County 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 159-01 Lm 4.79 over Hill Bayou-Chicot County carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 159-01 Lm 4.79 over Hill Bayou-Chicot County?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SH 159-01 Lm 4.79 over Hill Bayou-Chicot County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.