Bowen Br. C.R. 244 over Little Mo River
PoorClosed to trafficHempstead County, Arkansas · .75 M S SH 301 · Structure no. 000000000013734
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowen Br. C.R. 244 over Little Mo River is a concrete channel beam carrying Bowen Br. C.R. 244 over Little Mo River in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 81 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowen Br. C.R. 244 over Little Mo River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Bowen Br. C.R. 244 over Little Mo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.
How much traffic does Bowen Br. C.R. 244 over Little Mo River carry?
About 9 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bowen Br. C.R. 244 over Little Mo River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Bowen Br. C.R. 244 over Little Mo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.