US Bridges

SH 277-02 Lm 4.74 over Canal # 43

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 4.7 MI S SH 1-PEA Ridge · Structure no. 0000000000M3314

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 277-02 Lm 4.74 over Canal # 43 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 277-02 Lm 4.74 over Canal # 43 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2028. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 277-02 Lm 4.74
CrossesCanal # 43
Location4.7 MI S SH 1-PEA Ridge
RouteState Highway 277
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.87352, -91.35457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 277-02 Lm 4.74 over Canal # 43 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 277-02 Lm 4.74 over Canal # 43 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 277-02 Lm 4.74 over Canal # 43 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 277-02 Lm 4.74 over Canal # 43?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 277-02 Lm 4.74 over Canal # 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.