US Bridges

SH-77/SEC-5/L17.24 over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · .61 Miles North of US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000X0880

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-77/SEC-5/L17.24 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH-77/SEC-5/L17.24 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-77/SEC-5/L17.24
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location.61 Miles North of US 70
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15526, -90.18474
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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/L17.24 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-77/SEC-5/L17.24 over Ten Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH-77/SEC-5/L17.24 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-77/SEC-5/L17.24 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SH-77/SEC-5/L17.24 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.