US Bridges

SH147/SEC-1/L10.23 over Ten Mile Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 5.1 South of JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000005748

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,397
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH147/SEC-1/L10.23 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH147/SEC-1/L10.23 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,966 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH147/SEC-1/L10.23
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location5.1 South of JCT US 70
RouteState Highway 147
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07304, -90.29395
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,397 (2018)
Projected traffic2,966 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH147/SEC-1/L10.23 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH147/SEC-1/L10.23 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH147/SEC-1/L10.23 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 2,397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH147/SEC-1/L10.23 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH147/SEC-1/L10.23 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.