US Bridges

SH 114-02 Lm 6.64 over Chotaw Bayou

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 0.5 M W SH 83-GOULD · Structure no. 000000000002895

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114-02 Lm 6.64 over Chotaw Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 114-02 Lm 6.64 over Chotaw Bayou 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2028. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114-02 Lm 6.64
CrossesChotaw Bayou
Location0.5 M W SH 83-GOULD
RouteState Highway 114
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.97745, -91.59739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic919 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 114-02 Lm 6.64 over Chotaw Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 114-02 Lm 6.64 over Chotaw Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 114-02 Lm 6.64 over Chotaw Bayou carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 114-02 Lm 6.64 over Chotaw Bayou?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114-02 Lm 6.64 over Chotaw Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.