US Bridges

SH 35-10 Lm 5.69 over Clay Bayou

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI W Chicot Co-Halley · Structure no. 000000000005138

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35-10 Lm 5.69 over Clay Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35-10 Lm 5.69 over Clay Bayou in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2028. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35-10 Lm 5.69
CrossesClay Bayou
Location0.4 MI W Chicot Co-Halley
RouteState Highway 35
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.5389, -91.25251
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 35-10 Lm 5.69 over Clay Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35-10 Lm 5.69 over Clay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35-10 Lm 5.69 over Clay Bayou carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 35-10 Lm 5.69 over Clay Bayou?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35-10 Lm 5.69 over Clay Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.