US Bridges

US 61-03- Lm 20.87 over Pemiscot Bayou

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.32 MI S of Pemiscot CO · Structure no. 000000000001256

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,813
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61-03- Lm 20.87 over Pemiscot Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 61-03- Lm 20.87 over Pemiscot Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,813 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61-03- Lm 20.87
CrossesPemiscot Bayou
Location1.32 MI S of Pemiscot CO
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98204, -89.90106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,813 (2018)
Projected traffic2,562 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 61-03- Lm 20.87 over Pemiscot Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61-03- Lm 20.87 over Pemiscot Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 61-03- Lm 20.87 over Pemiscot Bayou carry?

About 1,813 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 61-03- Lm 20.87 over Pemiscot Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 61-03- Lm 20.87 over Pemiscot Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.