US Bridges

SH 32 - 07- 6.82 over Bodcaw Rel.

Poor

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 4.90 Mi. West of Bodcaw · Structure no. 0000000000M0745

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32 - 07- 6.82 over Bodcaw Rel. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 32 - 07- 6.82 over Bodcaw Rel. in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 32 - 07- 6.82
CrossesBodcaw Rel.
Location4.90 Mi. West of Bodcaw
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.57595, -93.48713
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic861 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 32 - 07- 6.82 over Bodcaw Rel. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32 - 07- 6.82 over Bodcaw Rel. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 32 - 07- 6.82 over Bodcaw Rel. carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 32 - 07- 6.82 over Bodcaw Rel.?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 32 - 07- 6.82 over Bodcaw Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.