US Bridges

SH 11-03 Lm 13.28 over Deep Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 3.9 MI S US 65-GRADY · Structure no. 000000000001229

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11-03 Lm 13.28 over Deep Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11-03 Lm 13.28 over Deep Bayou in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2028. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 11-03 Lm 13.28
CrossesDeep Bayou
Location3.9 MI S US 65-GRADY
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.03408, -91.70975
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: 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 rating6 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2018)
Projected traffic708 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 11-03 Lm 13.28 over Deep Bayou built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11-03 Lm 13.28 over Deep Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11-03 Lm 13.28 over Deep Bayou carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 11-03 Lm 13.28 over Deep Bayou?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11-03 Lm 13.28 over Deep Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.