US Bridges

SH 29 Sec. 02-0.51 over Waterway

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · .5 M N of US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000M0712

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 Sec. 02-0.51 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 Sec. 02-0.51 over Waterway in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,554 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29 Sec. 02-0.51
CrossesWaterway
Location.5 M N of US 82
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.36772, -93.5776
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,554 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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. 02-0.51 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 29 Sec. 02-0.51 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. 02-0.51 over Waterway carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 Sec. 02-0.51 over Waterway?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 29 Sec. 02-0.51 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.