US Bridges

SH 293-01 Lm 0.45 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 0.45 MI S SH 11-MERONEY · Structure no. 000000000003835

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
372 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 293-01 Lm 0.45 over Bayou Bartholomew is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SH 293-01 Lm 0.45 over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2028. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 293-01 Lm 0.45
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location0.45 MI S SH 11-MERONEY
RouteState Highway 293
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.95373, -91.73342
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic149 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 293-01 Lm 0.45 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 293-01 Lm 0.45 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 293-01 Lm 0.45 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 293-01 Lm 0.45 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 293-01 Lm 0.45 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.