US Bridges

SH 11-03 Lm 3.77 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 3.77 MI E US 425-STARCITY · Structure no. 000000000002856

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,432
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11-03 Lm 3.77 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11-03 Lm 3.77 over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 1,432 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2028. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11-03 Lm 3.77
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location3.77 MI E US 425-STARCITY
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.96115, -91.78599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,432 (2018)
Projected traffic1,615 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 11-03 Lm 3.77 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11-03 Lm 3.77 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 11-03 Lm 3.77 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 1,432 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 11-03 Lm 3.77 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11-03 Lm 3.77 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.