US Bridges

SH 35-08 LM17.67 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 5.4 MI W US 165-BAXTER · Structure no. 0000000000A0831

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
420 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35-08 LM17.67 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35-08 LM17.67 over Bayou Bartholomew in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2028. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35-08 LM17.67
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location5.4 MI W US 165-BAXTER
RouteState Highway 35
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.5282, -91.4977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 35-08 LM17.67 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35-08 LM17.67 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 35-08 LM17.67 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 35-08 LM17.67 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35-08 LM17.67 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.