US Bridges

SH 355 - 04- 2.97 over Bodcaw Branch

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2.97 MI E JCT SH 29 & 335 · Structure no. 0000000000M2947

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 - 04- 2.97 over Bodcaw Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 355 - 04- 2.97 over Bodcaw Branch in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 355 - 04- 2.97
CrossesBodcaw Branch
Location2.97 MI E JCT SH 29 & 335
RouteState Highway 355
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.51133, -93.56975
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic412 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 355 - 04- 2.97 over Bodcaw Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 355 - 04- 2.97 over Bodcaw Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 355 - 04- 2.97 over Bodcaw Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 - 04- 2.97 over Bodcaw Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 355 - 04- 2.97 over Bodcaw Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.