SH 195 -05 - 3.96 over Collins Bayou
PoorPosted for loadHempstead County, Arkansas · 4.12 MI NE of SH 371 · Structure no. 0000000000M3938
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 195 -05 - 3.96 over Collins Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 -05 - 3.96 over Collins Bayou in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 195 -05 - 3.96 over Collins Bayou built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is SH 195 -05 - 3.96 over Collins Bayou 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 195 -05 - 3.96 over Collins Bayou carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 195 -05 - 3.96 over Collins Bayou?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 195 -05 - 3.96 over Collins Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.