US Bridges

SH 160 S4 Lm 6.72 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 6.78 MI E of Taylor · Structure no. 000000000003702

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

About this bridge

SH 160 S4 Lm 6.72 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 160 S4 Lm 6.72 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief 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 6 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSH 160 S4 Lm 6.72
CrossesDorcheat Bayou Relief
Location6.78 MI E of Taylor
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates33.10277, -93.38337
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 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 S4 Lm 6.72 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 160 S4 Lm 6.72 over Dorcheat Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 160 S4 Lm 6.72 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 160 S4 Lm 6.72 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S4 Lm 6.72 over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.