US Bridges

SH 29 Sec. 02-7.33 over Waterway

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 7.5 M N of US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000M0713

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 Sec. 02-7.33 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 Sec. 02-7.33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,501 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 29 Sec. 02-7.33
CrossesWaterway
Location7.5 M N of US 82
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates33.45451, -93.6208
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,501 by 2028
Trucks20%
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. 02-7.33 over Waterway built?

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

What condition is SH 29 Sec. 02-7.33 over Waterway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 29 Sec. 02-7.33 over Waterway carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 Sec. 02-7.33 over Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 29 Sec. 02-7.33 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.