US Bridges

SH 171 over Dee Bayou

Good

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E Garland CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1568

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 171 over Dee Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 171 over Dee Bayou in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 171
CrossesDee Bayou
Location2.2 MI E Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates34.41065, -92.90374
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 171 over Dee Bayou built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 171 over Dee Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 171 over Dee Bayou carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 171 over Dee Bayou?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 171 over Dee Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.