US Bridges

SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute

Poor

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI N JCT SH 140 · Structure no. 000000000002141

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
144 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute is a concrete slab carrying SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute 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 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.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2028. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 77-02- Lm 10.42
CrossesLittle Rvr Lt Hand Chute
Location1.8 MI N JCT SH 140
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates35.72479, -90.17776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute built?

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

What condition is SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.