US Bridges

SH 81-08 Lm 0.39 over Cousart Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.39 MI N US 65-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000003099

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,292
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 81-08 Lm 0.39 over Cousart Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 81-08 Lm 0.39 over Cousart Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,292 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,927 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 81-08 Lm 0.39
CrossesCousart Bayou
Location0.39 MI N US 65-PINEBLUFF
RouteState Highway 81
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.20048, -91.92162
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,292 (2018)
Projected traffic3,927 by 2028
Trucks50%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 81-08 Lm 0.39 over Cousart Bayou built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 81-08 Lm 0.39 over Cousart Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 81-08 Lm 0.39 over Cousart Bayou carry?

About 3,292 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is SH 81-08 Lm 0.39 over Cousart Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 81-08 Lm 0.39 over Cousart Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.