US Bridges

SH-44SEC-2/L-6.67 over Indian Bayou

FairPosted for load

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI S Phillips CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000M3972

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-44SEC-2/L-6.67 over Indian Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-44SEC-2/L-6.67 over Indian Bayou in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-44SEC-2/L-6.67
CrossesIndian Bayou
Location0.75 MI S Phillips CO Li
RouteState Highway 44
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.10818, -90.98409
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: 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 rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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-44SEC-2/L-6.67 over Indian Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-44SEC-2/L-6.67 over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH-44SEC-2/L-6.67 over Indian Bayou carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH-44SEC-2/L-6.67 over Indian Bayou?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-44SEC-2/L-6.67 over Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.