SH-147/SEC-1/L0.73 over Fish Bayou
PoorCrittenden County, Arkansas · .73 MI No JCT of SH 131 · Structure no. 000000000001951
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 904
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-147/SEC-1/L0.73 over Fish Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-147/SEC-1/L0.73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 904 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-147/SEC-1/L0.73 over Fish Bayou built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-147/SEC-1/L0.73 over Fish Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH-147/SEC-1/L0.73 over Fish Bayou carry?
About 904 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH-147/SEC-1/L0.73 over Fish Bayou?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH-147/SEC-1/L0.73 over Fish Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.