US Bridges

SH 160 S-4 Lm 6.42 over Dorcheat Bayou

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 6.47 MI E of Taylor · Structure no. 000000000003701

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 S-4 Lm 6.42 over Dorcheat Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 160 S-4 Lm 6.42 over Dorcheat Bayou in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2028. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 160 S-4 Lm 6.42
CrossesDorcheat Bayou
Location6.47 MI E of Taylor
RouteState Highway 160
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.09973, -93.38692
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic577 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 S-4 Lm 6.42 over Dorcheat Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 S-4 Lm 6.42 over Dorcheat Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 160 S-4 Lm 6.42 over Dorcheat Bayou carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 S-4 Lm 6.42 over Dorcheat Bayou?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S-4 Lm 6.42 over Dorcheat Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.