US Bridges

SH 41- 03 - 4.55 over Walnut Bayou Relief

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 2.67 So JCT SH 32 · Structure no. 000000000005721

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41- 03 - 4.55 over Walnut Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 41- 03 - 4.55 over Walnut Bayou Relief in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 41- 03 - 4.55
CrossesWalnut Bayou Relief
Location2.67 So JCT SH 32
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.65585, -94.39396
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2028
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 41- 03 - 4.55 over Walnut Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41- 03 - 4.55 over Walnut Bayou Relief 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 41- 03 - 4.55 over Walnut Bayou Relief carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 41- 03 - 4.55 over Walnut Bayou Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41- 03 - 4.55 over Walnut Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.