US Bridges

SH 310 over Muddy Bayou

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .5 MI E JCT SH 36&310 · Structure no. 000000000006124

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 310 over Muddy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 310 over Muddy Bayou in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 310
CrossesMuddy Bayou
Location.5 MI E JCT SH 36&310
RouteState Highway 310
Coordinates35.22684, -92.11519
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2018)
Projected traffic1,146 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 310 over Muddy Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 310 over Muddy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 310 over Muddy Bayou carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 310 over Muddy Bayou?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 310 over Muddy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.