US Bridges

SH 199-02 Lm 3.43 over Jacks Bayou-Jefferson CO

Poor

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.13 MI S US 65-LINWOOD · Structure no. 0000000000M2306

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 199-02 Lm 3.43 over Jacks Bayou-Jefferson CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 199-02 Lm 3.43 over Jacks Bayou-Jefferson CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 199-02 Lm 3.43
CrossesJacks Bayou-Jefferson CO
Location1.13 MI S US 65-LINWOOD
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates34.14038, -91.80334
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2018)
Projected traffic139 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 199-02 Lm 3.43 over Jacks Bayou-Jefferson CO built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 199-02 Lm 3.43 over Jacks Bayou-Jefferson CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 199-02 Lm 3.43 over Jacks Bayou-Jefferson CO carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 199-02 Lm 3.43 over Jacks Bayou-Jefferson CO?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 199-02 Lm 3.43 over Jacks Bayou-Jefferson CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.