US Bridges

SH 181-00- Lm 1.83 over Frenchmans Bayou

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI E of JCT I 55 &181 · Structure no. 000000000003937

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 181-00- Lm 1.83 over Frenchmans Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 181-00- Lm 1.83 over Frenchmans Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 181-00- Lm 1.83
CrossesFrenchmans Bayou
Location0.3 MI E of JCT I 55 &181
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53858, -90.15732
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 181-00- Lm 1.83 over Frenchmans Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 181-00- Lm 1.83 over Frenchmans 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 181-00- Lm 1.83 over Frenchmans Bayou carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 181-00- Lm 1.83 over Frenchmans Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 181-00- Lm 1.83 over Frenchmans Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.