US Bridges

SH 104-02 Lm 3.52 over Caney Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI N I-530-SAMPLES · Structure no. 000000000003632

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 104-02 Lm 3.52 over Caney Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 104-02 Lm 3.52 over Caney Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,533 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 104-02 Lm 3.52
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location1.1 MI N I-530-SAMPLES
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates34.32885, -92.14037
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,533 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 104-02 Lm 3.52 over Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 104-02 Lm 3.52 over Caney 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 104-02 Lm 3.52 over Caney Bayou carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 104-02 Lm 3.52 over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 104-02 Lm 3.52 over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.