SH 388-01 Lm 1.70 over Big Canal (canal #19)
PoorLincoln County, Arkansas · 1.70 MI E US 65-VARNER · Structure no. 0000000000A3091
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 388-01 Lm 1.70 over Big Canal (canal #19) is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 388-01 Lm 1.70 over Big Canal (canal #19) in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 388-01 Lm 1.70 over Big Canal (canal #19) built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 388-01 Lm 1.70 over Big Canal (canal #19) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 388-01 Lm 1.70 over Big Canal (canal #19) carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 388-01 Lm 1.70 over Big Canal (canal #19)?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 388-01 Lm 1.70 over Big Canal (canal #19)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.