US Bridges

SH 29 Sec. 02-8.69 over Waterway

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 8.7 M N of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000M0714

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 Sec. 02-8.69 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 Sec. 02-8.69 over Waterway in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,226 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29 Sec. 02-8.69
CrossesWaterway
Location8.7 M N of JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.47193, -93.63171
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic4,226 by 2028
Trucks1%
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. 02-8.69 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SH 29 Sec. 02-8.69 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. 02-8.69 over Waterway carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 Sec. 02-8.69 over Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 29 Sec. 02-8.69 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.