US Bridges

SH 138-03 Lm 22.42 over Coon Bayou

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI W US 65-WINCHESTER · Structure no. 000000000005437

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 138-03 Lm 22.42 over Coon Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 138-03 Lm 22.42 over Coon Bayou in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 138-03 Lm 22.42
CrossesCoon Bayou
Location0.9 MI W US 65-WINCHESTER
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates33.77398, -91.47981
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic774 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 138-03 Lm 22.42 over Coon Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 138-03 Lm 22.42 over Coon Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 138-03 Lm 22.42 over Coon Bayou carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 138-03 Lm 22.42 over Coon Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 138-03 Lm 22.42 over Coon Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.