SH 256-02 Lm 4.95 over Plum Bayou
GoodJefferson County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI SW Lonokeco-Wright · Structure no. 000000000007033
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 256-02 Lm 4.95 over Plum Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 256-02 Lm 4.95 over Plum Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2028. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 256-02 Lm 4.95 over Plum Bayou built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 256-02 Lm 4.95 over Plum 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does SH 256-02 Lm 4.95 over Plum Bayou carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 256-02 Lm 4.95 over Plum Bayou?
The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 256-02 Lm 4.95 over Plum Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.