US Bridges

SH 181-01- Lm 2.75 over Sandy Bayou

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .4 M W I-55 · Structure no. 000000000002630

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 181-01- Lm 2.75 over Sandy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 181-01- Lm 2.75 over Sandy Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 181-01- Lm 2.75
CrossesSandy Bayou
Location.4 M W I-55
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.65133, -90.08983
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2018)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 181-01- Lm 2.75 over Sandy Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 181-01- Lm 2.75 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 181-01- Lm 2.75 over Sandy Bayou carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 181-01- Lm 2.75 over Sandy Bayou?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 181-01- Lm 2.75 over Sandy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.