US Bridges

SH 530-06 Lm 4.08 over Sandy Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI S CR 33-ST.RAPHAEL · Structure no. 0000000000B7129

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 530-06 Lm 4.08 over Sandy Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 530-06 Lm 4.08 over Sandy Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,400 by 2028. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 530-06 Lm 4.08
CrossesSandy Bayou
Location0.6 MI S CR 33-ST.RAPHAEL
RouteState Highway 530
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.12064, -91.97077
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic54,400 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 530-06 Lm 4.08 over Sandy Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 530-06 Lm 4.08 over Sandy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 530-06 Lm 4.08 over Sandy Bayou carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 530-06 Lm 4.08 over Sandy Bayou?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 530-06 Lm 4.08 over Sandy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.