US Bridges

SH 293-02 Lm 3.32 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 3.32 MI S SH 54-GOURD · Structure no. 000000000005072

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 293-02 Lm 3.32 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 293-02 Lm 3.32 over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2028. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 293-02 Lm 3.32
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location3.32 MI S SH 54-GOURD
RouteState Highway 293
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.83396, -91.60878
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.
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 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length402 ft (122.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic273 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 293-02 Lm 3.32 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 293-02 Lm 3.32 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 293-02 Lm 3.32 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 293-02 Lm 3.32 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 293-02 Lm 3.32 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.