US Bridges

SH 29 SEC.01-1.76 over Waterway

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 1.75 M N of Louisiana Sl · Structure no. 0000000000M0709

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 SEC.01-1.76 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 SEC.01-1.76 over Waterway in Lafayette 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 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSH 29 SEC.01-1.76
CrossesWaterway
Location1.75 M N of Louisiana Sl
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates33.04223, -93.66883
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 29 SEC.01-1.76 over Waterway built?

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

What condition is SH 29 SEC.01-1.76 over Waterway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 29 SEC.01-1.76 over Waterway carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 SEC.01-1.76 over Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 29 SEC.01-1.76 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.