US Bridges

SH 35 S-4 Lm 6.55 over Derisaux Relief

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 3.18 MI W JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000M0797

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 S-4 Lm 6.55 over Derisaux Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 35 S-4 Lm 6.55 over Derisaux Relief in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 35 S-4 Lm 6.55
CrossesDerisaux Relief
Location3.18 MI W JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates33.97619, -92.24972
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic890 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 35 S-4 Lm 6.55 over Derisaux Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 S-4 Lm 6.55 over Derisaux Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 S-4 Lm 6.55 over Derisaux Relief carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 S-4 Lm 6.55 over Derisaux Relief?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 S-4 Lm 6.55 over Derisaux Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.