US Bridges

SH 108 - 01 -2.57 over Walnut Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Little River County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI SW Foreman · Structure no. 0000000000M1763

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 108 - 01 -2.57 over Walnut Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 108 - 01 -2.57 over Walnut Bayou in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 108 - 01 -2.57
CrossesWalnut Bayou
Location3.5 MI SW Foreman
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates33.67889, -94.44534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 108 - 01 -2.57 over Walnut Bayou built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SH 108 - 01 -2.57 over Walnut Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 108 - 01 -2.57 over Walnut Bayou carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 108 - 01 -2.57 over Walnut Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 108 - 01 -2.57 over Walnut Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.