US Bridges

US 61-02- Lm 19.72 over Sandy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N Grider · Structure no. 000000000001262

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,711
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61-02- Lm 19.72 over Sandy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 61-02- Lm 19.72 over Sandy Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,417 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61-02- Lm 19.72
CrossesSandy Bayou
Location0.2 MI N Grider
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64069, -89.98063
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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,711 (2018)
Projected traffic3,417 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 61-02- Lm 19.72 over Sandy Bayou built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61-02- Lm 19.72 over Sandy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 61-02- Lm 19.72 over Sandy Bayou carry?

About 2,711 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 61-02- Lm 19.72 over Sandy Bayou?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 61-02- Lm 19.72 over Sandy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.