US Bridges

SH 73 - 02 - 6.20 over Sandy Bois Darc

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W JCT SH73 & SH195 · Structure no. 000000000006705

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 - 02 - 6.20 over Sandy Bois Darc is a concrete slab carrying SH 73 - 02 - 6.20 over Sandy Bois Darc in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,223 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 73 - 02 - 6.20
CrossesSandy Bois Darc
Location1.5 MI W JCT SH73 & SH195
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.73827, -93.75059
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,223 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 73 - 02 - 6.20 over Sandy Bois Darc built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73 - 02 - 6.20 over Sandy Bois Darc 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 73 - 02 - 6.20 over Sandy Bois Darc carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 - 02 - 6.20 over Sandy Bois Darc?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73 - 02 - 6.20 over Sandy Bois Darc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.