US Bridges

SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River

PoorPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI N JCT of SH 158 · Structure no. 000000000002871

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2028. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 77-02- Lm 6.83
CrossesLittle River
Location1.2 MI N JCT of SH 158
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates35.77683, -90.17809
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length322 ft (98.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (2018)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$415,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River built?

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

What condition is SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.