US Bridges

SH 195 - 01 - 6.43 over Sandy Bois De Arc Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 6.45 MI N.E. of Fulton · Structure no. 0000000000M2291

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 - 01 - 6.43 over Sandy Bois De Arc Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 195 - 01 - 6.43 over Sandy Bois De Arc Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195 - 01 - 6.43
CrossesSandy Bois De Arc Creek
Location6.45 MI N.E. of Fulton
RouteState Highway 195
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.68912, -93.7527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic412 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 195 - 01 - 6.43 over Sandy Bois De Arc Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 - 01 - 6.43 over Sandy Bois De Arc Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 195 - 01 - 6.43 over Sandy Bois De Arc Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 - 01 - 6.43 over Sandy Bois De Arc Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 - 01 - 6.43 over Sandy Bois De Arc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.