US Bridges

SH-77/SEC-5/L16.59 over Ten Mile Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI South of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000002876

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-77/SEC-5/L16.59 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH-77/SEC-5/L16.59 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-77/SEC-5/L16.59
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location0.1 MI South of JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16468, -90.18469
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-77/SEC-5/L16.59 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SH-77/SEC-5/L16.59 over Ten Mile Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does SH-77/SEC-5/L16.59 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-77/SEC-5/L16.59 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-77/SEC-5/L16.59 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.