US Bridges

SH 530-06 Lm 2.50 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N CR 33-ST.RAPHAEL · Structure no. 0000000000B7131

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,308 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 530-06 Lm 2.50 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 530-06 Lm 2.50 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,400 by 2028. The structure is 1,308 ft (398.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 530-06 Lm 2.50
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location1.0 MI N CR 33-ST.RAPHAEL
RouteState Highway 530
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.14304, -91.97581
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans19
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,308 ft (398.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 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 2.50 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

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

What condition is SH 530-06 Lm 2.50 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 530-06 Lm 2.50 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

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

How long is SH 530-06 Lm 2.50 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 1,308 ft (398.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 530-06 Lm 2.50 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.