US Bridges

SH 293-01 Lm 2.99 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 2.99 MI S SH11-CANE Creek · Structure no. 000000000005000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
497 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 293-01 Lm 2.99 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 293-01 Lm 2.99 over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2028. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 293-01 Lm 2.99
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location2.99 MI S SH11-CANE Creek
RouteState Highway 293
Coordinates33.92689, -91.71595
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 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 2.99 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 293-01 Lm 2.99 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 293-01 Lm 2.99 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

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

How long is SH 293-01 Lm 2.99 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 293-01 Lm 2.99 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.