US Bridges

US 61-02- Lm 16.06 over Youngs Lake

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.60 MI S JCT of SH 119 · Structure no. 000000000001264

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61-02- Lm 16.06 over Youngs Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 61-02- Lm 16.06 over Youngs Lake 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.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2028. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 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 16.06
CrossesYoungs Lake
Location1.60 MI S JCT of SH 119
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.60396, -90.02524
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,929 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 16.06 over Youngs Lake built?

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

What condition is US 61-02- Lm 16.06 over Youngs Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 61-02- Lm 16.06 over Youngs Lake carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 61-02- Lm 16.06 over Youngs Lake?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 61-02- Lm 16.06 over Youngs Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.