US Bridges

SH 4-17 Lm 8.32 over Little Boggy Bayou

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI W Limits-Ark City · Structure no. 000000000003594

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 4-17 Lm 8.32 over Little Boggy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 4-17 Lm 8.32 over Little Boggy Bayou in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 4-17 Lm 8.32
CrossesLittle Boggy Bayou
Location1.6 MI W Limits-Ark City
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60534, -91.24526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 4-17 Lm 8.32 over Little Boggy Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 4-17 Lm 8.32 over Little Boggy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 4-17 Lm 8.32 over Little Boggy Bayou carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 4-17 Lm 8.32 over Little Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 4-17 Lm 8.32 over Little Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.