US Bridges

SH 1-02 Lm 3.33 over Canal # 81

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI E US 165-WATSON · Structure no. 000000000002892

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-02 Lm 3.33 over Canal # 81 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 1-02 Lm 3.33 over Canal # 81 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2027. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSH 1-02 Lm 3.33
CrossesCanal # 81
Location5.9 MI E US 165-WATSON
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.91229, -91.29663
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2018)
Projected traffic819 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 1-02 Lm 3.33 over Canal # 81 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1-02 Lm 3.33 over Canal # 81 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 1-02 Lm 3.33 over Canal # 81 carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-02 Lm 3.33 over Canal # 81?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 1-02 Lm 3.33 over Canal # 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.