US Bridges

SH-131/SEC3/L0.669 over 10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.39 Miles SW of SH 147 · Structure no. 000000000006562

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-131/SEC3/L0.669 over 10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH-131/SEC3/L0.669 over 10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH-131/SEC3/L0.669
Crosses10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch
Location2.39 Miles SW of SH 147
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates35.0991, -90.31131
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic309 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-131/SEC3/L0.669 over 10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-131/SEC3/L0.669 over 10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-131/SEC3/L0.669 over 10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH-131/SEC3/L0.669 over 10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-131/SEC3/L0.669 over 10 MI Bayou Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.