US Bridges

SH-147/SEC-1/L0.22 over Fish Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.22 MI North JCT SH 131 · Structure no. 000000000001950

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-147/SEC-1/L0.22 over Fish Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-147/SEC-1/L0.22 over Fish Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-147/SEC-1/L0.22
CrossesFish Bayou
Location0.22 MI North JCT SH 131
RouteState Highway 147
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95359, -90.33783
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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-147/SEC-1/L0.22 over Fish Bayou built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-147/SEC-1/L0.22 over Fish 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-147/SEC-1/L0.22 over Fish Bayou carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH-147/SEC-1/L0.22 over Fish Bayou?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-147/SEC-1/L0.22 over Fish Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.